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Pressure on costs and weaker demand in China are weighing on Mercedes-Benz, though the first-quarter fall was less severe than analysts had expected. The carmaker reported first-quarter operating profit of €1.9 billion, down 17% year on year on 29 April 2026. China sales fell 27%, while analysts had forecast a steeper 29% profit decline.
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