Beijing — Ford Motor’s imported vehicles are being held up at Chinese ports, three people with knowledge of the matter, underscoring how US goods are facing increased customs scrutiny in China amid a tense trade stand-off. The three people said Ford cars and those of its premium Lincoln brand were facing unusual delays at customs, with officials asking for extra technical checks. Two of the people said US-made models of some German car makers, mainly SUVs, being brought into China, were also affected. Ford was being asked to do extra checks on emission components, said a China-based Ford executive familiar with the matter, asking not be named because of the sensitivity of the issue. China’s customs agency did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The hold-ups add to a growing list of American products facing issues at China’s borders, as officials try to avert a full-blown trade war. Some trade experts said they believe Beijing is sending a defiant warning to Washington i...
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