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SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 04:03

The Secretary of Transportation of the United States, Sean Duffy, criticized Ford on Tuesday for using Chinese technologies. The accusations were made publicly against the American automaker.

Ford classified the criticism as a "poorly executed attempt to get headlines," rejecting the Secretary's allegations. The company defended itself against the accusations made by the government.

The conflict arises in a context of trade tensions between the United States and China. The American administration has been pressuring domestic companies to reduce their dependence on Chinese technologies.

Duffy's criticism of Ford reflects growing concerns in the United States about the use of technology from China in the automotive industry. The automaker has been questioned about its partnerships and suppliers in the Asian country.

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