General Motors is expanding its battery research and development efforts in the U.S., a move that comes amid heightened political scrutiny over American automakers' supply chain and manufacturing partnerships with China. The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation has criticized Ford for its ties to Chinese operations, raising concerns about national security and economic dependence on foreign production. The latest developments reflect growing tensions between automotive industry strategy and geopolitical pressures, particularly as the U.S. pushes for greater domestic control over critical technology and manufacturing. Industry observers are watching closely to see how automakers balance global supply chains with evolving political demands.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties cnbc.com
