Auto: Nach Handelsblatt-Bericht: Trump bestätigt Bau von Audi-Werk in den USA
Bei einem Wahlkampfauftritt in Georgia macht der US-Präsident die Pläne der Volkswagen-Tochter offiziell. Im Gegenzug für die Milliardeninvestition könnte der Konzern auch Zollerleichterungen erhalten.
In a recent speech in Georgia, US President Donald Trump confirmed the report by the trade publication Handelsblatt regarding the construction of the first US factory for the car manufacturer Audi. "I am very pleased to announce today a huge investment in the automotive sector in the wonderful state of Georgia," Trump said from the stage in Perry, Georgia.
Audi pledged to invest $4.2 billion and produce up to 200,000 vehicles per year, Trump announced to his supporters. He touted this as the largest single investment in the recent history of the automotive industry. Trump also brought the visiting Audi CEO, Gernot Döllner, onto the campaign stage. "I would rather not have him here today.
He looks too good," the 80-year-old initially remarked about the manager. Döllner promptly thanked Trump in his brief speech. "I want to thank the President for his support and the great opportunity," he said. The plant is expected to be completed by 2031, aiming to bring the largest and highest-quality SUVs to the US market and produce them in Macon, Georgia.
"This is a long-term investment because we believe in the American market," Döllner said amidst the cheers of Trump supporters.
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