Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state

Perry, Georgia (AP) — On Saturday, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for Audi to construct a new automobile factory in the state during a campaign rally. The German luxury brand, owned by Volkswagen, pledged a $4.2 billion investment in Macon to commence construction on a plant capable of producing 200,000 cars annually. President Trump attributed the decision to his tough tariff policies, highlighting the significant impact on American manufacturing.

During the rally, Trump emphasized that the plant would mark "our biggest and most premium SUVs," produced by Audi. Gernot Döllner, chairman of the board of management at Audi, reiterated the company's commitment to the American market, stating that the plant would create around 4,500 jobs and begin construction in 2027 with production starting in the early 2030s.

Republicans are bracing for potential losses in the upcoming midterm elections, as they face an unpopular president and an electorate frustrated by high costs and the ongoing conflict in Iran. At the rally, Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for Georgia governor, expressed gratitude to Trump, crediting the company's plans as the "biggest economic deal in Georgia history."