Ford Motor Co. and China’s Geely Auto are in preliminary discussions regarding a potential partnership to utilize Ford’s excess production capacity in Europe for building Geely vehicles, aiming to circumvent EU tariffs on China-made EVs. The talks also involve exploring shared vehicle technologies like automated driving, though these are not yet advanced. Geely, having previously integrated Volvo into its operations through shared platforms and supply chains, has demonstrated expertise in navigating tariff barriers, including leveraging the U.S. duty drawback program for its manufacturing in China.
Ford–Geely Talks Reflect New Era of Trade-Driven Manufacturing
Ford Motor Co. and China’s Geely Auto are in preliminary discussions regarding a potential partnership to utilize Ford’s excess production capacity in Europe for building Geely vehicles, aiming to circumvent EU tariffs on China-made EVs. The talks also involve exploring shared vehicle technologies like automated driving, though these are not yet advanced. Geely, having previously integrated Volvo into its operations through shared platforms and supply chains, has demonstrated expertise in navigating tariff barriers, including leveraging the U.S. duty drawback program for its manufacturing in China.