A bill built to stop Chinese cars could ban Mercedes from America

Summary: Mercedes-Benz faces potential complications from a proposed US bill targeting automakers with foreign adversary ownership ties. Chinese state-owned BAIC and Geely chairman Li Shufu together hold nearly 20 percent of Mercedes’ shares, potentially triggering restrictions despite the company’s substantial US manufacturing operations and 10,000 American employees.

Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, BAIC, Geely