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Mercedes CEO says trade barriers are not the way to a greener future

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Ola Kallenius (right) is pictured during a news conference for Mercedes's annual results on Friday alongside CFO Harald Wilhelm. (MERCEDES-BENZ)
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February 17, 2023 02:17 PM

STUTTGART -- Investment and other tools to accelerate the industrial transition to a decarbonized future are welcome, but trade barriers are not, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius said, referring to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.

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