Carlos Gimenez claims that Biden assisted China in the Ford partnership with the manufacturer.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez Expresses Concerns Over Ford’s Licensing Agreement with Chinese Battery Maker
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has raised concerns about a licensing agreement between Ford Motor and a Chinese battery maker, urging for transparency and holding the Biden administration accountable for the deal.
Did the Biden Administration Give Ford the Green Light?
During an interview on Fox News Saturday, Gimenez questioned whether the Biden administration had approved the agreement. He highlighted the administration’s tough talk on China sanctions but emphasized the importance of examining their actions. Gimenez expressed his belief that this deal is an example of the Biden administration assisting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Gimenez further criticized President Joe Biden, accusing him of using climate change as an excuse to increase the United States’ reliance on Chinese energy sources.
Concerns about the partnership between Ford and the Chinese battery maker were also raised by two prominent Republicans, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO). In a letter to Ford, they outlined various concerns and demanded answers regarding the proposed $3.5 billion factory in Michigan.
Gimenez specifically expressed worry about the tax credits Ford would receive and the potential use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to employ Chinese workers at a plant where they would have operational control. He also highlighted allegations of forced labor practices by the owner of the Chinese company, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL).
Last year, the U.S. implemented a ban on products from Xinjiang due to the region’s use of forced labor practices. Ford’s partnership with CATL, the largest producer of electric vehicle batteries globally, was revealed in February. CATL supplies batteries to major automakers such as Tesla, BMW, and Volkswagen.
“They’re prioritizing profits over the national security interests of the United States, and Ford should be ashamed of this decision,” Gimenez stated.
Gimenez clarified that he does not oppose Ford building a multibillion-dollar battery plant in the United States but questioned the wisdom of partnering with a Chinese company tied to the CCP and potentially undermining national security.
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