Ford and Geely discuss partnering on EV production in Europe to bypass tariffs and share tech, but no deal is done yet.

Ford and China’s Geely are in advanced talks to potentially use Ford’s Valencia, Spain, plant for Geely’s European vehicle production, helping Geely avoid EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Discussions also include sharing technologies like automated driving systems. The talks, ongoing for months with recent meetings in Michigan and China, reflect broader industry efforts to cut costs and close tech gaps amid rising competition. No deal has been finalized, and any U.S. collaboration would likely face political scrutiny due to national security concerns over Chinese technology.