# All Eyes Turn to Mercedes as Senate Panel Advances Chinese Car Ban: TDS

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- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/all-eyes-turn-to-mercedes-as-senate-panel-advances-chinese-car-ban-tds?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a623370ea9a03ee7ff30d9e)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #apple
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