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Trump announces Audi will build $4 billion factory in US state of Georgia

German automaker Audi plans to establish its first United States production facility in Middle Georgia, backed by a $4 billion investment and creating approximately 4,500 jobs. Announced during a campaign rally by the U.S. president alongside Audi CEO Gernot Dollner, the new assembly plant will build premium SUVs tailored for North American customers. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with vehicle production targeted for the early 2030s. The site is designed for an annual production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles, establishing North America as a major pillar of Audi's global production network alongside Europe and China.

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  • ✓ Audi will build its first United States production facility in the state of Georgia.
  • ✓ The company plans to invest approximately $4 billion in a manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite.
  • ✓ The project is expected to create approximately 4,500 new jobs in middle Georgia.
  • ✓ Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production planned to start in the early 2030s.
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Audi and state officials officially revealed plans for the $4 billion Georgia manufacturing facility following an announcement at a political rally.

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  1. Audi to Build First US Factory in Georgia with $4B Investment

    German automaker Audi plans to establish its first United States production facility in Middle Georgia, backed by a $4 billion investment and creating approximately 4,500 jobs. Announced during a campaign rally by the U.S. president alongside Audi CEO Gernot Dollner, the new assembly plant will build premium SUVs tailored for North American customers. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with vehicle production targeted for the early 2030s. The site is designed for an annual production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles, establishing North America as a major pillar of Audi's global production network alongside Europe and China.

    Why it matters

    The agreement follows years of planning for a manufacturing site in Middle Georgia. The project moves forward even as Volkswagen faces job cuts at home in Germany, drawing criticism from German labor unions who hold half the seats on the Volkswagen board. The announcement also arrives as tariffs impact the automotive sector, positioning local manufacturing as a response to trade pressures.

    What is confirmed

    • Audi will build its first United States production facility in the state of Georgia.
    • The company plans to invest approximately $4 billion in a manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite.
    • The project is expected to create approximately 4,500 new jobs in middle Georgia.
    • Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production planned to start in the early 2030s.
    • The facility is designed for an annual production capacity of up to 200,000 SUVs tailored for North American customers.

    What to watch next

    • Approval of the project by the Volkswagen board, where labor holds half the seats
    • Groundbreaking and construction start dates in 2027
    • Further details on vehicle models and local hiring timelines
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. WSJ — Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite
    2. FOX 5 Atlanta — Audi to invest $4B in Georgia for first US auto plant
    3. AP News — Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state
    4. dw.com — Trump announces Audi will build $4 billion factory in US state of Georgia
    5. Fox Business — Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
    6. CarBuzz — Audi Will Build Its First US Production Facility In Georgia
    7. The Guardian — Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
    8. www.cnbc.com — Trump announces Audi will build $4 billion U.S. factory in ...
    9. www.audi.com — Audi to establish first U.S. production site in Georgia ...
    10. www.gpb.org — The deal for an Audi factory in Middle Georgia was years in the works
    11. gov.georgia.gov — Gov. Kemp: Audi AG Selects Georgia to Invest $4 Billion in ...
    12. brusselssignal.eu — Audi chief defends Trump rally appearance as German unions round on him
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