Ford CEO Warns of Job Losses and Security Risks from Chinese Vehicle Imports

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200

In an interview with Fox News, Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that allowing Chinese electric cars into the U.S. market could threaten nearly one million American manufacturing jobs. Farley emphasized that China’s auto industry, heavily backed by government subsidies, has enough excess production capacity to supply the entire U.S. market. He claimed that China's manufacturers can produce around 21 million more vehicles than needed for their domestic market, adding to the 29 million vehicles expected to be made in 2026. According to Farley, this overcapacity combined with low production costs could devastate U.S. car manufacturing if Chinese imports are not limited.

Apart from economic risks, Farley raised cybersecurity concerns, noting that modern Chinese vehicles often come with multiple cameras and connectivity features that could pose risks to data privacy. Despite admiring the quality and performance of new Chinese EVs like the Xiaomi SU7, he maintained that Ford’s upcoming line of af