https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-to-invest-1b-in-kentucky-truck-plantContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-to-invest-1b-in-kentucky-truck-planthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-to-invest-1b-in-kentucky-truck-plant#u67732Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:05:17 +0000Ford is committing $1 billion to modernize its Kentucky Truck Plant by building a new paint shop. The announcement follows criticism from Department of Transportation figures regarding the automaker's connections to Chinese automakers. The substantial manufacturing investment aims to rebuild United States production capacity at one of the company's most profitable facilities. Company leadership announced the funding decision to bolster domestic production capabilities while navigating external political scrutiny over supply chains and international partnerships.Why it mattersThe mass