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Mercedes warns German plants face closure over competitiveness

Mercedes-Benz said its German production is not competitive by international standards, citing high labour costs, and warned that two plants could close.

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Mercedes-Benz said production in Germany is not competitive by international standards, citing high labour costs, after a top executive warned workers on Tuesday that two plants could close. The premium automaker said it wants to keep its plants and jobs in Germany.