06:23 AM EST, 01/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Ford Motor ( F ) generated about $600 million in earnings from its China operations last year, CNBC reported Thursday, citing company CEO Jim Farley.

Farley highlighted the export of vehicles like the Lincoln Nautilus, produced in only in China for markets including the US, as a contributor to the earnings, according to the CNBC report.

The CEO noted that China remains a difficult market for automakers, particularly for western legacy companies, the outlet reported.

Ford Motor ( F ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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