Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US

Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley told Reuters, saying the move was difficult but necessary to strengthen the U.S. auto manufacturing base. 

Why it matters

Gasoline-powered cars and electric vehicles imported from China are subject to hefty duties. Along with tariffs, automakers have faced restrictions under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which bans some Chinese technology and hardware in U.S. models. Farley said that both regulations prompted Ford to make the decision, although he pointed to tariffs as the driving factor.