Ford CEO wants level playing field with Toyota, GM imports as USMCA trade talks reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump and CEO of Ford Jim Farley clap, as President Trump visits a Ford production center, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026.

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Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series supplier issue, falling EV demand

Ford Motor vehicles are displayed for sale at the Leif Johnson Ford dealership on June 30, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

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DETROIT — Ford Motor on Thursday reported a 10.3% decline in its second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales as the company battled a supplier issue for its F-Series pickup trucks and a significant drop in all-electric vehicles.

Jeff Bezos' family office backed five AI startups in June

Jeff Bezos attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions on June 17, 2026 in Paris, France.

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Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Pedestrians use umbrellas to shield from the sun as record-breaking high temperatures continue in Paris on June 24, 2026 in Paris, France.

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