Parlamentswahlen: Auf Trump-Wahlkampftour: Audi kündigt SUV-Werk in den USA an

Deutsch automobile manufacturer Audi announced the construction of a new SUV factory in the United States during a campaign event for U.S. President Donald Trump. In his speech in Georgia on the East Coast, Trump promised that the automaker would start building a massive factory in the state the following month, capable of producing 200,000 cars annually.

He then invited Audi CEO Gernot Döllner to the stage, thanking him for supporting Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, which are less than ten days away. The elections are scheduled for November 3, with Americans voting for seats in the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate. Trump's Republican Party seeks to defend its slim margins in the two chambers of the U.S. Congress.

Trump has threatened tariffs and aims to lure companies into the United States, promising tax breaks to foreign firms that move production to the U.S. He has been urging such companies since the start of his second term in January 2025, offering to waive tariffs on imports into the country in exchange. Audi's announcement stated that construction of the factory is planned for 2027, marking the brand's first foray into building a factory in the United States.

The facility is expected to create around 4,500 jobs and invest $4 billion (approximately €3.6 billion) in the U.S. market, with production slated to begin early in the 2030s. The factory will focus on producing premium SUVs tailored to the demands of North American consumers.