In July 2026, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill that suggests imposing a permanent prohibition on automotive companies with Chinese affiliations from entering the U.S. market. According to the bill, any automaker with over 15% ownership by Chinese entities will be barred from selling vehicles in the U.S. Additionally, vehicles equipped with Chinese connected car systems or software will also face a sales ban. This development could potentially impact Mercedes-Benz, given that around 20% of its shares are owned by Chinese investors.
