Mercedes-Benz Faces Potential U.S. Market Ban Under New Bipartisan Bill Targeting Chinese Ownership in Auto Sector - Tekedia

Congress is moving a bipartisan auto bill that would bar U.S. operations for automakers with ownership ties to foreign-adversary governments.

Mercedes-Benz could be caught by the measure because Chinese-linked investors hold about 19.67% of the company, including stakes tied to BAIC and Geely.

That risk exists even though Mercedes already makes vehicles in the U.S. and employs more than 10,000 workers there, including at its Tuscaloosa and South Carolina plants.

If the bill becomes law as written, Mercedes could face a U.S. market ban, with knock-on effects for jobs, investment, and auto supply chains.