# Sean Duffy calls for severing ties with China, Ford responds

> U.S. official Sean Duffy advocates severing ties with China in the automotive sector, a position Ford opposes.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: notable) involving Ford and Ford Motor, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Chine), first detected on 31 October 2026 at 13:39. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 20:07.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: États-Unis, Chine
- Brands: Ford, Ford Motor
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 13:39
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 20:07
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/338-sean-duffy-calls-for-severing-ties-with-china-ford-responds

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With China, Ford Pushes Back - Motor1.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE82anZuTmxuWEFUOGpZQWRaUnF0RzZqWDhpZ3RtWVNlc2g2dDVjTnNkaUVLRUdkeHVqV25CdkdTNnJPb09zSjhXNm1md25aTmw2NE5UTEk2ekZYZ1ppMHAxUTNSRzJXVnowUW5MZlBtZmpDRGs0?oc=5) — Motor1.com, 31 October 2026 at 13:39
- [Unpacking Ford's Spat With The Trump Administration Over China - InsideEVs](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFBVRHV3WnZQYl9pU0NuTy1ONDhleUx5SXBpZHdMS2cwSEpjSWZzTWpOa0NfNTFXVHlyVTVnZWV3aGdZOExadjE1dGlWSzkzWG41bVAtZW1uelJTc2dON3RlUjBoZDRsQ29nUUlqbjF1ZnoxeWJt?oc=5) — InsideEVs, 31 October 2026 at 20:07

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