Trump Announces Major Audi Manufacturing Plant in Georgia Ahead of Midterms
President Trump reveals Audi will invest $4.2 billion in a new Georgia auto factory, aiming to boost manufacturing jobs before the November 3 elections.
POLICY WIRE — Perry, Georgia — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Audi plans to establish a new automobile manufacturing facility in Georgia, a move framed as a significant victory for his efforts to revitalize American industrial production just days before the midterm elections.
During a campaign rally at the Guardian Centers of Georgia, Trump stated that the German luxury automaker, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, is committing $4.2 billion to the project in nearby Macon. The facility is projected to produce 200,000 vehicles annually, with the former president attributing the investment to his administration’s aggressive tariff strategies.
Gernot Döllner, chairman of the board of management at Audi, joined Trump on stage to confirm the company’s long-term commitment to the U.S. market, noting that the plant will focus on manufacturing premium SUVs. According to an official company release, the project is expected to generate approximately 4,500 jobs, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and production scheduled for the early 2030s.
The announcement serves as a strategic push for Republican candidates in the state, including Rep. Mike Collins, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. As the GOP navigates a challenging political landscape marked by economic concerns and international instability, state gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson praised the deal as the largest economic development in Georgia’s history.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
