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Trump touts Hyundai's $560-mil. Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday highlighted South Korean automotive parts maker Hyundai Transys Inc.'s plan to invest nearly $560 million in Georgia during a campaign rally in the state, as he promoted his economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections. "Hyundai just announced it will invest $560 million to expand its factories in West Point, Georgia," Trump said during the…

Trump touts Hyundai's $560-mil. Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally

During a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized South Korean automotive parts manufacturer Hyundai Transys Inc.'s pledge to invest nearly $560 million in the state. The investment announcement was made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's office last week. Trump's rally in Dalton, Georgia was his platform for promoting his economic agenda prior to the midterm elections.

Hyundai Transys, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, intends to expand its factories in West Point, Georgia, by upgrading two existing manufacturing facilities and constructing a third plant. This expansion aims to boost production of hybrid vehicle powertrains, generating 320 new jobs in the process.

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