German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs - Mercedes Will Make More Vehicles in USA - The Last Refuge

German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs - Mercedes Will Make More Vehicles in USA - The Last Refuge

In a decision to position for long-term tariff avoidance, Mercedes Benz will shift production of their GLC (compact SUV) to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, away from Bremen, Germany. Previously, the German automaker had shifted manufacturing of large SUV lines to the USA to avoid the pre-existing 25% ‘chicken tax.’  However, the smaller and less expensive crossover types […]