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Let me ask you about tariffs and where you think things stand uh what you expect to happen uh to the tariffs from a legal perspective and how how you're confronting them yourself at this point. >> Well, we had a huge announcement. Um the Trump administration announced that they're looking at 232 tariffs for heavy duty trucks.This is a really big deal for our country and for Ford companies like Packar and Ford. We make all of our heavy duty trucks in America. We have a lot of competition from overseas and a ...

Let me ask you about tariffs and where you think things stand uh what you expect to happen uh to the tariffs from a legal perspective and how how you're confronting them yourself at this point. Well, we had a huge announcement. Um the Trump administration announced that they're looking at 232 tariffs for heavy duty trucks.This is a really big deal for our country and for Ford companies like Packar and Ford. We make all of our heavy duty trucks in America. We have a lot of competition from overseas and a 25% ...

【文/观察者网 陈思佳】凭借更实惠的价格和更高的质量，中国电动汽车畅销全球，让美国汽车行业产 生了"危机感"。据美国"商业内幕"网站9月30日报道，美国福特汽车首席执行官吉姆·法利表示，中国完 全主导着电动汽车行业，美国车企并不具备真正与中国竞争的能力。 法利在29日播出的一档播客节目中说："竞争激烈的现实是，中国是电动汽车行业中的700磅大猩猩。根 据我们从中国看到的情况，特斯拉、通用汽车或福特都没有真正的竞争力。中国正完全主导全球电动汽 车产业，在中国以外地区的影响力越来越强。" 法利指出，中国的成功有着充分的理由，中国企业以非常低的成本实现了巨大的创新，中国电动汽车产 业还得到了政府的支持。 "商业内幕"网站称，这已不是法利首次强调中国在电动汽车竞赛中的领先地位。去年10月播出的另一档 播客节目中，法利曾透露，他试驾了中国制造的电动汽车，"我不太喜欢谈论竞争，但我开过小米 SU7，我们从上海运了一辆到芝加哥。我已经开了六个月，我不想放弃它。" 今年6月，法利在美国阿斯彭思想节的一次小组讨论中说，中国电动汽车产业取得了巨大的进步。他表 示："世界上70%的电动汽车是中国制造的。他们拥有更先进的车载技术，华 ...

Ford (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley isn't worried about Tesla. He's worried about China. In his words, Chinese automakers are the "700-pound gorilla" of the electric vehicles (EVs) industry because they offer “great innovation at a low cost.”In the five years since taking the helm, Farley has taken big swings to transform the century-old automaker into a leaner and higher-margin business. Now, that transformation is entering a pivotal phase. With slowing EV demand in the U.S., the loss of key federal tax incentive ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.14%, S&P 500 futures down 0.14%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.09% as of the report [1] - European indices show mixed results, with Germany's DAX down 0.05%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.11%, France's CAC40 down 0.37%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.07% [1] Oil Market - WTI crude oil is down 0.88% at $62.89 per barrel, while Brent crude oil is down 0.83% at $66.53 per barrel [2] Economic Outlook - The potential U.S. government shutdown could lead to a "data fog" affecting economic outlook, with key economic data releases, including the non-farm payroll report, likely to be delayed [2] - The delay in economic data could impact critical policy decisions, such as whether the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates again in the upcoming meeting [2] Investor Sentiment - Despite the looming government shutdown, investor sentiment remains optimistic, focusing on strong U.S. economic performance and corporate earnings rather than the shutdown risk [3] - UBS suggests that investors should not be overly concerned about the shutdown but should focus on other market drivers like continued Fed rate cuts and strong corporate earnings [3] Federal Reserve Commentary - St. Louis Fed President James Bullard expresses an open attitude towards future rate cuts but emphasizes the need for caution due to current inflation rates being above the 2% target [4] - Bullard highlights the importance of resisting inflation rates slightly above the target, regardless of the causes [4] Copper Market - Several investment banks have raised their copper price forecasts due to expected supply shortages, with JPMorgan increasing its Q4 LME copper price forecast from $9,350 per ton to $11,000 per ton [5] - Bank of America has also raised its 2026 copper price forecast by 11% to $11,313 per ton, while Goldman Sachs has revised its annual supply-demand balance from a surplus to a shortage of 5.5 million tons [5] Company News - Boeing is planning to develop a new single-aisle aircraft to replace the 737 MAX, aiming to regain market share lost due to safety and quality issues [7] - Ford and General Motors have extended the $7,500 electric vehicle lease tax credit, allowing dealers to offer this incentive to customers [8] - CenterPoint Energy plans to invest $65 billion over the next decade to expand its electric grid capacity, anticipating a significant increase in electricity demand [9] - ExxonMobil is planning to cut approximately 2,000 jobs globally as part of its long-term restructuring plan, which represents about 3% to 4% of its total workforce [9]

这些计划旨在减轻税收抵免政策到期所带来的影响。该政策原定于 9 月 30 日到期，而这一期限是根据 特朗普总统的税改法案确定的。这项补贴政策已经实施了超过 15 年。 通用汽车向媒体表示："我们与经销商合作，推出了一个针对客户的延长优惠方案，以使他们能够享受 税收抵免优惠。"福特则表示，其正通过福特信贷为电动汽车客户争取具有竞争力的租赁费用，该优惠 将持续到 12 月 31 日。 据知情人士透露，福特和通用汽车是在与美国国税局官员进行讨论后才制定了这些计划的。美国国税局 近期指出，于 9 月 30 日之前购买的电动汽车将有资格享受该项税收抵免。该机构补充道："你可以通过 签订具有约束力的书面合同并于 9 月 30 日之前支付车辆款项来证明车辆的购置情况。" 智通财经APP获悉，据报道，福特汽车(F.US)和通用汽车(GM.US)近日已为汽车经销商推出相关计划， 此举将使 7500 美元的电动汽车租赁税收抵免的有效期限得以延长。据了解相关计划的经销商以及相关 公司提供的文件，每家汽车制造商的融资部门将通过支付预付款的方式从经销商处购买其库存中的电动 汽车。 这些预付款将使汽车金融公司有资格获得 7500 美元的 ...

Domestic News - In the first eight months of 2025, state-owned enterprises reported total profits of 27,937.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7% [5] - In August, the value added of major equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing industries grew by 8.1% and 9.3% year-on-year, respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth rate by 2.9 and 4.1 percentage points [6] - The total import and export value of automotive goods in August was 25.81 billion USD, with exports amounting to 21.64 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 13.2% [7] - The electric vehicle and battery industries have become new hotspots for economic cooperation between China and Nordic countries, with several Chinese EV brands successfully entering Nordic markets [8] - Beijing Hyundai's first pure electric platform SUV has been named "EO羿欧" [10] - Dongfeng Motor's new generation Mahle power engine has achieved a thermal efficiency exceeding 48%, setting a new industry record [11] - Chery's O&J division plans to launch three new models in Thailand, including the OMODA C3 EV next year [12] - CATL plans to build 100 battery swap stations in Hainan over the next three years to enhance the battery swap network coverage [13] International News - California has 201,180 public and shared EV charging stations, surpassing the number of gas pumps by 68% [14] - Ford and GM are working together to extend the $7,500 EV tax credit by allowing dealers to lease vehicles purchased before the credit expires [15] - Toyota's global sales in August increased by 2.2% year-on-year, driven by strong demand in the U.S. market [16] - Tesla is preparing to enter the Colombian market, with job postings indicating plans for operations in Medellin and Bogota [17] Commercial Vehicles - Xiamen Golden Dragon has been selected as one of the first national-level manufacturing digital transformation promotion centers [18] - BYD's Hungarian factory has produced its 1,000th electric bus, marking a significant milestone in local production [19] - Times Automotive celebrated the production of its 6.8 millionth vehicle, highlighting its long-standing success in the commercial vehicle sector [20] - Jianghuai New Energy's pickup trucks participated in the FIA Eco Rally Cup, showcasing China's technological strength in new energy vehicles [21]

Group 1 - The CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, stated that Chinese automakers dominate the global electric vehicle (EV) market, and the competitive strength comparison between Chinese and American automakers is "not comparable" [1][3] - Farley referred to the competitive landscape in the EV industry, describing China as a "700-pound gorilla," indicating that American companies like Tesla, General Motors, and Ford cannot compete effectively with Chinese firms [3] - Farley has previously expressed concerns about China's advancements in the EV sector, noting that 70% of the world's electric vehicles are manufactured in China, with superior cost and quality compared to Western counterparts [3] Group 2 - According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first half of this year, China's new energy vehicle production and sales reached 6.968 million and 6.937 million units, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 41.4% and 40.3% [4] - The market share of new energy vehicles in China's total vehicle sales reached 44.3% [4] - In Europe, the sales of Chinese electric vehicles increased by 47.5% in June, achieving a market share of 5.5%, and by the end of July, the registration of Chinese electric vehicles in Europe grew by 91%, nearly doubling their market share to 5.1% [4] Group 3 - In contrast, the growth rate of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. has been slower, increasing from 12% of light vehicle sales at the beginning of 2022 to 20% by the end of the year [4] - High inventory levels of electric vehicles at U.S. dealerships indicate a potential cap on market demand [4] - The U.S. Congress is moving to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicle purchases to allocate funds for other priorities [4]