Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, has warned against allowing Chinese EV brands into the US, stating that they pose an "existential threat" to US automakers, including Ford. He also highlighted the risks of allowing Chinese EVs in the country, including the impact on manufacturing. Farley admitted that it wouldn't be a fair fight but emphasized the need to make its vehicles competitive with Chinese brands. While he has previously warned against Chinese EV entering the US and has suggested partnerships with US carmakers to build vehicles in the US. While Chinese brands are not allowed to sell passenger EVs in America, Canada signed a deal with China to reduce the tariff rate on imported EVs from 100% to 6.1% in a bid to promote affordable electric options.