Chinese Carmakers Building In The US? Ford CEO Discusses Framework With Trump Officials

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley held informal discussions with senior Trump administration officials last month about a potential framework that could allow Chinese automakers to build vehicles in the United States — under strict conditions designed to protect American interests. According to people familiar with the talks, the proposal would involve Chinese carmakers forming joint ventures with US companies, where the American partner would hold a controlling stake. Profits and technology would be shared within the joint venture structure.