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# TRUMP EFFECT: Mercedes to Shift More Vehicle Production to U.S.

The White House
May 1, 2025

Today, Mercedes-Benz announced it will move production of another vehicle to the U.S. — the latest result of President Donald J. Trump’s relentless pursuit of American manufacturing dominance.

The automaker will produce the vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant following signals earlier this year that the company will make additional investment in its U.S.-based operations.

Mercedes isn’t the only automaker onshoring production as President Trump incentivizes making things in America again:

- BMW is considering adding shifts to boost production at its South Carolina plant.
- Honda plans to shift production of the Civic from Japan to the U.S.
- Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment — including $5.8 billion for a new Louisiana steel plant to support its U.S.-based vehicle production — amid their pledge to “further localize production in the U.S.”
- Kia plans to produce hybrid vehicles at its affiliate Hyundai’s Georgia factory.
- Nissan is considering moving production from Mexico to the U.S.
- Stellantis announced it will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois, plant to build a new midsize pickup truck.
- Toyota announced it will boost hybrid vehicle production at its West Virginia plant.

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