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Michigan GOP Raises Security Concerns Over Ford's EV Plant

1/12/2025

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Michigan Republicans are raising alarms over Ford's $2 billion electric vehicle battery plant, citing national security risks linked to its Chinese partner, CATL, which has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense. This has sparked demands for tighter scrutiny and possible recovery of state subsidies. In response, Panasonic is working to lessen dependence on Chinese materials for U.S. battery manufacturing.

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Michigan Republicans are raising alarms over Ford's $2 billion electric vehicle battery plant, citing national security risks linked to its Chinese partner, CATL, which has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense. This has sparked demands for tighter scrutiny and possible recovery of state subsidies. In response, Panasonic is working to lessen dependence on Chinese materials for U.S. battery manufacturing.