Tariffs weigh heavily on stacked software projects, causing Ford Motor Co. (F.US) to halt the project and lay off 350 employees to optimize the connected car team.

According to the Zhitong Financial APP, Ford Motor Company (F.US) has announced that it will lay off 350 employees in its connected car business. The official statement said that this move aims to "adapt to the rapidly changing market environment and enhance team operational efficiency." Although the company denies that the layoffs are related to U.S. trade policies or adjustments in electronic software architecture research and development, recent financial data disclosures have revealed deeper pressures.