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BYD and Geely Compete to Save Aguascalientes Plant Jobs

2/12/2026

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BYD and Geely are finalists to acquire the Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, with a capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, as US tariffs threaten local jobs.
The acquisition could restore jobs lost due to Nissan's restructuring, which will close the facility by May 2026.
Mexican officials worry about potential US backlash against increased Chinese production, complicating the government’s stance on the deal.

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Story summary

BYD and Geely are finalists to acquire the Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, with a capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, as US tariffs threaten local jobs.
The acquisition could restore jobs lost due to Nissan's restructuring, which will close the facility by May 2026.
Mexican officials worry about potential US backlash against increased Chinese production, complicating the government’s stance on the deal.