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Ford CEO Jim Farley says the line between engineers and skilled tradespeople is now ‘completely blurred out’

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What happened

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Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:51:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Coverage timeline

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