# Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has taken a stern stance against Chinese electric vehicles entering the American market.

*business · news · 2026-04-16 · Times of India*

## Key points

- Ford CEO Jim Farley warns Chinese EV imports would devastate US manufacturing due to massive overcapacity.
- Ford plans to launch a mid-size electric pickup in 2027, priced around $30,000 for affordability.
- Current US tariffs over 100% on Chinese vehicles effectively block their entry into the American market.
- Farley highlights a major US skilled trade labor shortage, with 5,000 mechanic jobs unfilled at Ford.
- Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Ford in global sales and is expanding into Canada and Formula 1.

**Companies:** Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Tesla, BYD
**Countries:** United States, China, Canada

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