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U.S. Senate Bill Targeting Chinese-Linked Vehicles: Talks Continue on Exempting Mercedes-Benz, Vote Sought This Week

Bernie Moreno is seeking a Senate vote on a bill restricting vehicle sales by companies with significant Chinese ownership.

U.S. Senate Bill Targeting Chinese-Linked Vehicles: Talks Continue on Exempting Mercedes-Benz, Vote Sought This Week
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says talks are continuing over exemptions to a Senate bill restricting vehicle sales by companies with significant Chinese ownership, including Mercedes-Benz. Moreno is seeking a Senate vote this week, while Sen. Rand Paul objects to the bill as written and Sen. Elissa Slotkin predicts broad support.

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Senator and sponsor seeking passage of the vehicle-sales bill while negotiating exemptions

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Elissa Slotkin
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Senator and co-sponsor of the bill

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President whose remarks on Chinese automakers are cited as background

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Senator opposing the bill as written

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Senate Delays Bill Restricting Chinese-Linked Connected Vehicles

The Senate delayed action on a bipartisan bill restricting Chinese-linked connected vehicles, which Moreno sponsored. Coverage says negotiations addressed how the bill’s ownership threshold could affect Mercedes-Benz, with supporters expecting to try again after the November elections. Center outlets share a focus on negotiations over the bill’s scope and Mercedes-Benz, with some emphasizing ongoing talks and others the delay until November.

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