Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford is confident that the relationship between Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump will not adversely affect traditional automakers.
During a media interaction at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford mentioned that Trump's understanding of the automotive sector has improved since his first term.
Ford indicated that Trump consulted with him on key issues, including tariffs and maintaining US manufacturing.
Despite Musk's close ties with Trump, Ford believes both Tesla and traditional automakers share common goals for the industry.
Ford expressed confidence that his company will continue to have a significant voice in automotive discussions moving forward.