China’s BYD and Geely bid for Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant to dodge Trump tariffs

SCMP · 2026-02-12
China’s BYD and Geely bid for Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant to dodge Trump tariffs

Two of China’s leading carmakers, BYD and ⁠Geely, are among the finalists vying to purchase a Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico, according to a ⁠person familiar with the matter, as China seeks a manufacturing foothold in a country where US tariffs are fuelling factory closures and lay-offs. The f