"Mercedes to Bring Production of Top-Selling GLC to Alabama, Amid Growing Trade Tensions with China. In a move that could have significant implications for the US auto market, Mercedes-Benz is set to begin producing its best-selling GLC compact crossover in the United States, specifically at its Alabama assembly plant, by late 2027. The decision comes as the US government continues to scrutinize the importation of Chinese electric vehicles, with US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra hinting at potential trade restrictions. The shift in production could not only boost local employment but also reduce reliance on international supply chains, as the US seeks to strengthen its domestic manufacturing base."
Mercedes plans to begin building its top-selling model in the U.S., the GLC compact crossover, at its Alabama assembly plant in late 2027. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Chinese EVs imported into ...