from the Trump tariff 1.0% to today, we've seen a pretty significant shift of our supply chains from China, from Asia to North America. So, we've moved from being 30% procured from those regions to now 45% being procured in North America, which means that a lot of manufacturing can happen in the region for the region. And if I look forward, I would say we will continue to see a very significant shift in those supply chains back to North America.I think there will be a few challenging areas like we've talked ...

Core Insights - Ford Motors CEO Jim Farley expresses optimism about the company's future despite the complexities introduced by tariffs [1] - The Trump administration's focus on American manufacturing aligns with Ford's long-standing strategy of investing in domestic operations [3][8] - Ford has consistently manufactured high-value products in the US, exporting more than it imports, making it the largest US automaker by domestic production [2] Tariffs and Manufacturing - Tariffs could potentially motivate re-shoring, although challenges remain due to global supply chain disruptions [4] - Ford anticipates that tariffs may increase costs by up to $1.5 billion this year on adjusted earnings [5] - The company currently manufactures 85% of its parts in the US, and increasing this to 100% would significantly raise costs [7] Supply Chain and Parts Sourcing - Ford has suspended guidance for the rest of the year due to uncertainty about parts, but a recent deal with China may allow for reinstatement [9] - The company relies on parts from China for its F-150 model, and recent developments have made these parts more affordable [9][18] - The ability to resume exports of high-end vehicles to China could boost production and strengthen Ford's global position [9] Industry Context and Future Outlook - Farley highlights the importance of industrial independence for the US, drawing parallels with countries that have lost manufacturing capabilities [15][16] - The car industry is now energy independent, and there is a call for the US to achieve industrial independence quickly [16] - Ford's historical commitment to US manufacturing is emphasized, with a focus on the need for critical minerals and semiconductors [15]

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