CATL's founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, expressed openness to U.S. investments, stating, 'Originally, when we wanted to invest in the US, the US government said no. For me, I'm really open-minded.' This highlights CATL's intentions amid political scrutiny.
Senator Marco Rubio voiced strong concern over Ford's dealings with CATL, stating, 'I am alarmed at Ford's plan to establish a large, Michigan-based factory, structured as a wholly owned subsidiary that licenses its technology from CATL.' This reflects the ongoing tensions between U.S. interests and foreign investments in critical technology.
The U.S. Congress' House Ways and Means Committee reached out to Ford regarding its ties to CATL, emphasizing that it could undermine the Inflation Reduction Act's objectives: 'how it might go against the purpose of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).' This illustrates rising governmental scrutiny over foreign collaborations.
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