Lawmakers Probe Ford's Partnership With Chinese Battery Maker Over Forced Labor Concerns

Republican lawmakers question Ford's collaboration with Chinese battery maker CATL, which has connections to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Ford plans to open a CATL-powered battery plant in Michigan, aiming to diversify supply chains and make cheaper, longer-lasting batteries in the U.S.
Critics worry reliance on Chinese EV battery tech could weaken U.S. industry and raise consumer prices.
Ford defends the partnership, citing U.S. job creation and battery innovations.
House committees investigate the deal over ties to Chinese politics and forced labor in Xinjiang.