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flag Ford's CEO warns U.S. lags behind China, Japan, and South Korea in supporting blue-collar workers, urging urgent action to strengthen manufacturing and global competitiveness.

flag Ford CEO Jim Farley said the U.S. is far behind nations like China, South Korea, and Japan in supporting blue-collar workers, citing gaps in investment, training, and societal respect for manufacturing, construction, and logistics jobs. flag Speaking at a Detroit summit, he highlighted the need for stronger government and private sector collaboration to rebuild the nation’s industrial base, warning that without bold action, America risks further decline in global competitiveness, especially in electric vehicles and critical supply chains.

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