Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley reportedly discussed with Trump administration’s senior officials regarding a potential roadmap for Chinese automakers to manufacture vehicles in the U.S. through joint ventures.



<h2>Farley Proposes JV Framework</h2>



Farley met officials during last month’s Detroit Auto Show, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday, citing sources. The proposed framework would allow Chinese firms to manufacture cars domestically via joint ventures where American companies maintain a controlling stake.



Ford Motor did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.



<h2>BYD Surpasses Ford in Global Sales</h2>



The talks follow a historic shift in the automotive landscape. For the first time, BYD Co. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) surpassed Ford in total global vehicle sales for 2025, according to Bloomberg. BYD reported approximately 4.6 million units sold, while Ford’s global wholesales declined nearly 2% to 4.4 million units.



Ford recently held talks with BYD to expand battery-supply partnerships and explored manufacturing collaborations in Europe with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (OTC:GELYF).



<h2>Benzinga Edge Rankings</h2>



The Benzinga Edge scorecard indicates that Ford is currently navigating a significant fundamental transition with a favorable risk-reward profile.



The Value score of 87.86 suggests the automaker is trading at an attractive valuation relative to its industry peers, a narrative supported by a Quality rating of 75.64.



This quality score is underpinned by a robust balance sheet and consistent operational efficiency across its core segments. Despite shifting market dynamics and global competition, the stock retains Strong Momentum at 84.91.



F Price Action: Ford Motor shares were down 0.46% at $14.05 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The stock is approaching its 52-week high of $14.50, according to Benzinga Pro data.



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Ford CEO Jim Farley proposed a joint venture framework with Chinese automakers to manufacture vehicles in the U.S. during discussions with Trump administration officials at the Detroit Auto Show. This plan aims to allow Chinese firms to produce cars domestically while maintaining American companies' controlling stakes. The talks come as BYD surpassed Ford in global vehicle sales for 2025, with Ford's sales declining. Despite market challenges, Ford's stock shows strong momentum and an attractive valuation relative to peers.

- Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley discussed potential joint ventures with Chinese automakers for U.S. manufacturing during the Detroit Auto Show.  
- The talks come as BYD Co. surpassed Ford in global vehicle sales for 2025, selling approximately 4.6 million units compared to Ford's 4.4 million.  
- Despite competitive challenges, Ford's valuation remains attractive, supported by a solid balance sheet and operational efficiency, while its stock recently showed slight decline.

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