Farley did, however, take a few moments to criticize the UAW — which represents approximately 57,000 workers at Ford — for its 2023 strike when asked about the union by a member of the audience.

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley called on U.S. companies to invest in skilled trades, manufacturing and other "essential economy" jobs in an effort to boost productivity and reduce reliance on China ...

Farley did, however, take a few moments to criticize the UAW — which represents approximately 57,000 workers at Ford — for its 2023 strike when asked about the union by a member of the audience.