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Mercedes-Benz Escapes US Ban Threat as Senate Bill Stalls on Rand Paul Objection - AD HOC NEWS

Moreno said Mercedes-Benz would be exempt from the planned restrictions while negotiations over the bill’s wording continue.

Mercedes-Benz Escapes US Ban Threat as Senate Bill Stalls on Rand Paul Objection - AD HOC NEWS
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Sen. Rand Paul blocked the fast-track schedule for a Senate bill targeting connected vehicles with substantial Chinese ownership. Sponsor Sen. Bernie Moreno said Mercedes-Benz would be exempt, though negotiations over the bill’s final wording remain unresolved.

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Bernie Moreno R · OH · SEN
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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator and sponsor of the bill

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who blocked accelerated consideration of the bill

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Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator working with Moreno on the bill

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose earlier comments on Chinese automakers are noted

Howard Lutnick
R · Secretary of Commerce

Commerce secretary whose earlier opposition to joint ventures is noted

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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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