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# A Bill To Crack Down on Chinese Cars Could Shut Mercedes-Benz Out of American Markets

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**Published:** July 30, 2026  
**Original:** https://reason.com/2026/07/30/a-bill-to-crack-down-on-chinese-cars-could-shut-mercedes-benz-out-of-american-markets/  

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## Overview

A new bipartisan bill would ban manufacturers from selling cars in the U.S. if more than 15 percent of shares are Chinese-owned.

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