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US officials have criticized Ford Motor Company over its partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD, citing national security risks. The warning reflects growing Washington scrutiny of American corporate ties to Chinese technology and manufacturing firms amid broader US-China tensions. The rebuke adds to a pattern of US pressure on domestic companies to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers, particularly in strategic sectors like electric vehicle batteries and automotive technology, as the Trump administration continues to frame such partnerships as security vulnerabilities.