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Senate Committee Advances Bill to Ban Chinese-Owned Mercedes

7/28/2026

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The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which could bar Mercedes-Benz—20% Chinese-owned, above the 15% threshold—from U.S. sales.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sponsored the bill while Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said it needs changes and accused GM of favoring Cadillac.
The act allows a waiver, sets a 2030 compliance deadline with a 2032 sales ban, and requires GM batteries that add $5,000.

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Story summary

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which could bar Mercedes-Benz—20% Chinese-owned, above the 15% threshold—from U.S. sales.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sponsored the bill while Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said it needs changes and accused GM of favoring Cadillac.
The act allows a waiver, sets a 2030 compliance deadline with a 2032 sales ban, and requires GM batteries that add $5,000.