The risk to almost a million US jobs is too great to allow imports of Chinese vehicles, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley. In an interview with Fox News, Farley highlighted China's spare production capacity and direct support for its auto companies as potential threats to American manufacturing.

Farley noted that in 2026, Chinese production lines are expected to output a staggering 43 million vehicles—far more than the 16 million vehicles sold in the US annually. He pointed out: 'They have enough capacity in China to cover all the vehicle sales in the United States.'

Concerns over cybersecurity and data collection from Chinese cars also played into Farley's arguments, although he has previously praised some Chinese EVs like the Xiaomi SU7. However, he remains optimistic about Ford’s own affordable Kentucky-built EVs, set to launch next year.

Ford has worked with the administration to mitigate the impact of Trump tariffs, but rising car prices remain a concern. Farley justified this by highlighting F-150 sales as proof of their value.