Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) and Regional President of Valencia Juan Francisco Perez Llorca speak during a visit to the Ford factory in Almussafes, near Valencia on July 23, 2026. US automaker Ford announced today that it plans to create a joint venture with Chinese group Geely at its struggling Spanish plant in Valencia, which will produce four additional models for both companies. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP via Getty Images)