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Mercedes-Benz CEO Rejects U.S. Headquarters Relocation Proposal

1/29/2026

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius rejected a proposal by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to relocate the company's headquarters to the United States.
Mercedes announced plans to shift production of a sport utility vehicle to its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant.
U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged companies to expand U.S. manufacturing through tariffs and incentives, prompting several firms to commit to domestic investments.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius rejected a proposal by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to relocate the company's headquarters to the United States.
Mercedes announced plans to shift production of a sport utility vehicle to its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant.
U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged companies to expand U.S. manufacturing through tariffs and incentives, prompting several firms to commit to domestic investments.