Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Other members of the Ford family knew that Henry Ford II's decisions could not be changed. Praying for successful cooperation is one thing, but there is also an evil side in their hearts. If it cooperates with General Motors, Ford will still not get essential changes. Then they would have a reason to force the palace, and other members of the family would not say much.

Whether the cooperation succeeds or fails! Other members of the Ford family have vested interests, which is one of the reasons why no objections were raised at this time.

At this time, both the GM board of directors and the Ford family have reached a cooperation resolution. It depends on how the two parties negotiate. After all, the cooperation between two companies involves too much profit distribution. Moreover, given the grievances between the two companies, no one will take the initiative to give in. It will definitely be a difficult process.

After MacDonald finished his phone call with Henry Ford, he came to a private club. Both of them are influential figures in Detroit, and many people know them. Neither of them wants to cause complications before the negotiations come to fruition.

Macdonald knew that, even though GM was slightly stronger at this time. Not only the size of the company, but also the fact that General Motors has a higher operating rate.

But compared with Ford II, he is a weaker party. Henry Ford II could make any decision on behalf of Ford Motor Company, but he did not dare to make the final decision.

Although it has been authorized by the board of directors, there are some things that we dare not go too far. A balance must be reached that satisfies Henry Ford II without losing GM's core interests. This balance is difficult to control.

Mac Donald came over early to meet at the meeting place and was waiting. Although he felt unhappy, there was nothing he could do. Who made Ford II the boss and he was just a senior manager.

Seeing Ford II coming, he quickly stood up and said: "Hello, Mr. Ford, long time no see, you still look good!"

Henry Ford II was not surprised at all that MacDonald was able to come and wait in advance. This is Detroit, and in a sense, he is the king of Detroit.

Detroit is a very special place in the United States. Government officials here are more like nannies. Because whether it is General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, or the newly emerging Heiyun Motors. They all have a huge number of workers. For American public officials, this is a vote. Even the president dare not ignore the huge number of votes from the Detroit Automobile Company.

Ford Motor has more than 200,000 workers in the United States alone. More than Black Cloud and General Motors, this is the confidence of Henry Ford II.

Although the strength of labor unions in the automobile industry cannot be underestimated, they still have to decide who they want to play rough. In front of major manufacturers such as General Motors and Ford, the auto unions will also be more restrained. If Ford and GM are provoked, even the auto unions will not have an easy time.

The Detroit mayoral election is more of a game among the major automobile shopping malls; and similar to Ford, General Motors and other automobile manufacturers, it doesn't matter even if you choose the wrong candidate; as long as smart people don't dare to take any drastic measures against these major manufacturers.

Henry Ford II smiled and said: "Mike, please don't say that. I often can't sleep recently. As we get older, we can't compare to you young people in many things. In terms of energy alone, they are far behind."

Ford II grew up in a business family and took over the company at the age of 28. What kind of compliments have I never heard, what kind of people have I never seen. He has studied business politeness very thoroughly.

MacDonald smiled and said: "Mr. Ford, please don't say that. You are not old at all. The American auto industry still needs the Ford family, and the major automakers in Detroit still count on Mr. Ford to lead."

Henry Ford II is only in his 60s this year, so age is not an issue at all. And MacDonald is not stupid. You can't really think that someone is old just because he says he is old.

Sure enough, Henry Ford II was very happy to hear MacDonald say this. Even though I knew what the other party said was very watery, I was still very happy inside.

Henry Ford II smiled and said: "Thank you Mike for your approval, but please don't say that in the future, otherwise it will cause misunderstanding."

"You must know what this meeting is about. What are your thoughts and opinions on the Ministry of Commerce's conclusion of the antitrust investigation against Heiyun Group."

The polite words have been said, and now it’s time to get down to business.

MacDonald knew that Ford II wanted GM to take a stand first, but there was nothing he could do about it. Who gave Ford II a transcendent status in the American automobile industry? At least no one at General Motors can match him.

As a CEO, I am still weaker in front of others, but who knows that the founder family of GM has been eliminated! At present, we can only stick to it, and no one can afford to lose the chain at this time.

MacDonald: "This investigation of Heiyun Group by the Commerce Department has affected Heiyun Motors to a certain extent. Taking advantage of this opportunity, General Motors' market has picked up a bit. But who would have thought that the Commerce Department would actually To end the investigation so quickly, you must know that it took IBM 10 years to end the antitrust investigation, so why did the black cloud's turn become so fast."

The U.S. business department has a brilliant record in history. The Rockefeller family's Standard Oil Company was forced to split into more than thirty companies. You must know that this is one of the most powerful families in the United States, and they cannot resist the antitrust investigation by the Commerce Department, which shows the intensity of the antitrust investigation.

The Watson family's IBM simply failed to catch up with the dividends of personal computers and wasted 10 years in vain.

You must know that at that time, more than half of the world's top computer experts worked at IBM. This was their strength.

Why is it the Heiyun Group's turn to thunder loudly but raindrops lightly? Could it be that the Ministry of Commerce only engages its own people, leaving them at a loss when outsiders come to the United States to build companies?

Everyone knows that Heiyun Group is fundamentally different from Standard Oil and IBM. At least in terms of market share, it is far behind the two companies. It's just that Bao Zixuan's development is too fast, and its coverage is very wide. People feel as if all walks of life cannot avoid Heiyun Group. In fact, Heiyun's various subsidiaries do not constitute a monopoly in the market at all.

None of these competing companies want to admit that the Heiyun Group blocked their financial path and left everyone with no food to eat!

Henry Ford II: "The whole world knows this. I just want to hear how GM wants to deal with it."

Indeed, as Ford II said, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s antitrust investigation into Heiyun Group has ended. Now the whole world knows it; there is no need to pluralize GM CEO here. At present, what he is most concerned about is how to deal with it in the future. It is impossible to do nothing and just eat and wait to die!

MacDonald also knew that Henry Ford II would not let him go easily if he didn't say something or take a stand. So he said: "The end of the antitrust investigation of Heiyun Group by the Commerce Department means that the obstacles to the development of Heiyun Group in the next few years have been removed. At least the obstacles from the US government are gone, or can be said to be ignored."

"Coupled with Heiyun Auto's technological advantages, GM and Ford will not have an easy time. Therefore, the two companies must work closely to prevent Heiyun Auto from taking advantage of the domestic market in the United States."

You can say what you say, the key is how to do it.

Henry Ford II: "How do we cooperate now and how do the two companies seize the market? We can't just talk with words, we must take practical actions."

Macdonald knew he couldn't escape, and he must make GM take a stand first. So he said: "GM's initial plan is to combine the technical advantages of our two companies to redesign a car."

"General Motors has technical advantages in appearance design, while Ford has technical advantages in transmissions and engines. Therefore, we can combine the technical advantages of our two companies to redesign a cost-effective car."

"The price of this car must be lower than similar products from Heiyun. If the price is too high, the number of consumers will definitely decrease accordingly. Our two companies must first increase the operating rate and keep workers occupied. This is the top priority."

Of course, Ford II knew that it had to solve the problem of operating rates, but it was impossible to start work just when you said it would. Everything requires a process. If there is no sales, how can we start construction? How can we put it as inventory somewhere?

Henry Ford II: "It is true that the problem of starting construction must be solved first; otherwise, how can we afford to support so many workers. But the price is lower than similar products of Heiyun, which is difficult to achieve; after all, Heiyun Automobile still has many cost advantages. "

Just know that this old boy doesn't understand what's going on. Maybe Ford II, the third generation of the super rich, doesn't even bother to do this. The bad guys still have to do it, which is also MacDonald's helplessness.