Mercedes Moves Key Car Production to Alabama After Trump Tariffs

President Trump’s America-first economic agenda just scored another major win this time with one of Europe’s biggest carmakers. Mercedes-Benz announced this week that it will shift production of a key vehicle to the United States, a direct result of Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automobiles.

The German auto giant revealed that by 2027, it will begin assembling one of its “core segment” vehicles at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant. Though they didn’t specify which model, the move signals a massive vote of confidence in U.S. manufacturing and a clear response to Trump’s tough stance on trade.

Here’s why this matters:

• Mercedes’ Alabama plant is already a global export hub for their SUV lineup, including the GLE and GLS models.

• The GLC, one of Mercedes’ top sellers in the U.S., saw a 58% surge in sales last year, showing strong American demand.

• The decision follows Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, forcing foreign automakers to build where they sell or pay the price.

Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff put it plainly: “We are getting even closer to the U.S. customer.” Translation: Trump’s economic pressure is working.

And it’s not just Mercedes. The ripple effect of Trump's tariffs is causing a manufacturing renaissance across the country:

• Hyundai just announced a $21 billion U.S. investment over four years, kicking off with a Louisiana steel plant expected to create 1,500 jobs.

• BMW is also planning to expand production in the U.S., recognizing that building in America is now a competitive advantage.

• Auto executives across the board are praising the new tariff rules, which maintain the 25% rate on imported cars but offer relief from additional levies on steel and aluminum incentivizing investment without punishing success.

Let’s be clear none of this happened under Joe Biden. For four years, the Biden administration bent over backwards for foreign markets and radical climate activists, weakening the very industries that drive American prosperity. It took President Trump returning to the White House to send a message: If you want access to American consumers, you’d better be building in America.

Critics called Trump’s tariffs reckless. But once again, he’s proven that a bold, unapologetic approach to economic policy brings jobs home and puts America back on top.

Trump’s vision of a strong, self-reliant manufacturing base isn’t just a campaign slogan it’s becoming a reality, one factory at a time.

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