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Mercedes Faces A US Ban Over Chinese Ties, But Ted Cruz Says Not A Chance

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Mercedes Faces A US Ban Over Chinese Ties, But Ted Cruz Says Not A Chance
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Senate proposal targeting Chinese-owned automakers just took another step forward.



Chinese shareholders own nearly 20 % of Mercedes, far above the 15 % maximum.



Ted Cruz insists Mercedes isn’t a target and changes are likely before bill passes.






Seventy years ago it was Mercedes’ historic links to Nazi Germany that caused some Americans concern. These days it’s another evil empire: China. A new Senate proposal designed to keep Chinese-linked vehicle companies out of

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