Event Brief
Ford-CATL Michigan battery plant highlights China EV role
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: A Ford EV battery plant in Michigan is nearing inauguration as Trump visits Beijing for a Xi summit.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Ford-CATL EV battery plant in Michigan nears inauguration
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE: Michigan, USA
WHY: The plant is discussed in connection with the Trump-Xi summit and reliance on Chinese EV technologies.
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