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Mercedes-Benz Likely To Escape US Ban Despite Nearly 20 Percent Chinese Ownership

Summary by Motor1.com
A US China-car bill puts Mercedes-Benz under scrutiny over nearly 20 percent Chinese ownership and a proposed 15 percent threshold, but senators now signal the brand is unlikely to be banned.

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Mercedes-Benz is among the brands that could have problems in the US because of the share stake in Chinese hands. Other European automakers with Chinese shareholders, such as Volvo and Aston Martin, are also addressing a similar issue.

"We will not let the president sign a decree prohibiting Mercedes-Benz from selling his cars in the United States," reassures American senators facing a risk of collateral damage from a bill. Volvo and Aston Martin are also affected.

The new US Senate bill against Chinese automakers threatens Mercedes-Benz's presence in that country due to the stake held by Asian shareholders.

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Motor1.com broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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