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Mercedes at Risk in U.S. Auto Market | Mesa News

A new Senate bill threatens Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. sales by blocking companies with 15%+ Chinese ownership — Mercedes has nearly 20% passive stake. The bill, backed by Senator Bernie Moreno, gives automakers until 2030 to comply or risk exclusion, with possible waivers. Senator Ted Cruz suspects GM is pushing the bill to boost Cadillac’s competitiveness, but GM denies targeting rivals, saying they support American manufacturing. This isn’t the first time: Polestar was banned last month for Chinese ownership, while Volvo remains approved — highlighting the messy, politically charged landscape of…

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