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Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

And meanwhile, China retains ALL the technology used to make these batteries. But sure, win/win, amirite? What good will that facility do us in the event of a war with China? We still wouldn't have access to the needed technology. Why can't you grasp this?

In that eventuality, has China already developed a way to wipe clean the memories of all the AMERICANS who will be working at that plant? If so, that is news to me.

You can't be this stupid...

You clearly have never been inside a plant. I don't even know what hour ridiculous comment means. It's not a black box. If something is built in the U.S then the technology will be in the U.S. The ownership issues with China apply under normal conditions when intellectual property ownership is upheld. In a time of war, you had better believe that this plant will be ours.
Haven't you noticed that even though major companies have left Russia, some of those facilities are still running. Sure they don't have the official logo on them, but Russia is still making those items. The only thing that might choke them off is running out of raw materials, something I hope the U.S. is considering.

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Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

And meanwhile, China retains ALL the technology used to make these batteries. But sure, win/win, amirite? What good will that facility do us in the event of a war with China? We still wouldn't have access to the needed technology. Why can't you grasp this?

In that eventuality, has China already developed a way to wipe clean the memories of all the AMERICANS who will be working at that plant? If so, that is news to me.

You can't be this stupid...

Anonymous wrote:Here is another example of American workers not doing well under Chinese ownership.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/american-factory-highlights-the-cultural-differences-between-chinese-and-american-workers/Content?oid=15769040

There are numerous examples like these around the us.

I doubt the UAW cares much about Chinese culture.

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Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

Is this why China sent over the balloon? 🎈

UAW seems pretty happy with it

https://uaw.org/uaw-statement-ford-motor-company-announcement-new-lfp-battery-plant-marshall-michigan/

Anonymous wrote:Here is another example of American workers not doing well under Chinese ownership.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/american-factory-highlights-the-cultural-differences-between-chinese-and-american-workers/Content?oid=15769040

There are numerous examples like these around the us.

This article is for the same plant you posted in your previous comment.

Anonymous wrote:American workers typically do not fare well in Chinese owned companies on American soil.

There are numerous stories like this.

https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-and-mobility/updated-american-factory-run-chinese-no-workers-paradise

We'll see.
Ford is not going to align its name to anything like this on U.S. soil if only for their image.

Here is another example of American workers not doing well under Chinese ownership.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/american-factory-highlights-the-cultural-differences-between-chinese-and-american-workers/Content?oid=15769040

There are numerous examples like these around the us.

American workers typically do not fare well in Chinese owned companies on American soil.

There are numerous stories like this.

https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-and-mobility/updated-american-factory-run-chinese-no-workers-paradise

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Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

And meanwhile, China retains ALL the technology used to make these batteries. But sure, win/win, amirite? What good will that facility do us in the event of a war with China? We still wouldn't have access to the needed technology. Why can't you grasp this?

In that eventuality, has China already developed a way to wipe clean the memories of all the AMERICANS who will be working at that plant? If so, that is news to me.

Great news for Michigan!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

And meanwhile, China retains ALL the technology used to make these batteries. But sure, win/win, amirite? What good will that facility do us in the event of a war with China? We still wouldn't have access to the needed technology. Why can't you grasp this?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.

We, the US, reap all the benefits of said Chinese factory, save for whatever profits they send home. And in the event that China ramps up hostility toward the US, that facility becomes a US facility and we cancel all US obligations held by China.

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Anonymous wrote:Economy thrives under Dem leadership.

Why VA voters fell for the Youngkin BS is beyond me.

After the CCP balloon debacle, I'm happy that Youngkin refused their presence in VA. Good for him.

100% this.

Youngkin, right again.

Sure. Refused a Ford plant that would have given work to US workers employed by Ford. How many billion of $$$$$ worth of Chinese products are sold in Virginia every year, products made by Chinese workers and that enrich China and its economy.

Sure. Let's allow China to retain ownership of the technology used in building those battery cells - which is exactly what the Ford agreement entailed.

Good for Youngkin.
DP

1. Not a Youngkin fan but good for him on making this decision if China retains ownership in the technology. When American companies invest in China, they have to share the technology with the Chinese co-owners.

Dumb. We have the technology too. This is purely about building a plant, creating jobs, and supplying a huge battery need in America. Don't worry, there will be plenty of American-owned battery plants being built in America to follow. Youngkin blew it.

Talk about dumb ^^. Once again, the CCP would be retaining ownership of the technology used in building the battery cells. This has been posted and cited over and over. Maybe check your reading comprehension.
DP

Anonymous wrote:Confirmed

“Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed.”

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/10/ford-battery-plant-marshall-with-chinese-partner-contemporary-amperex-technology/69892060007/

At least they are explicit about "with a Chinese company" - some of the posters here seem to want to gloss right over that fact. Michigan is welcome to it.