U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Mercedes-Benz Announcement to Localize New Vehicle in Tuscaloosa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today issued the following statement following an announcement from Mercedes-Benz they will localize production of a new vehicle in Tuscaloosa, Ala., beginning in 2027: “Tremendous news! As President Trump visits the University of Alabama today, Mercedes-Benz announced a major expansion – bringing a core production segment to Tuscaloosa. This is a huge win for our state and further cements Made in Alabama manufacturing as the gold standard. Our state has a global reputation of excellence, particularly when it comes to auto-manufacturing and production. I’ll continue to fight to bring more good-paying 21 st -century jobs to Alabama and onshore our critical supply chains. It’s time to usher in a new golden age of American manufacturing, and that starts right here in Sweet Home Alabama.” ###