Trump Confirms Audi Plant Investment in Georgia
Audi plans to invest billions in a new US SUV factory, creating thousands of jobs.
KEY POINTS
- Trump confirms Audi's first US factory in Georgia
- Investment totals 4.2 billion dollars
- Plant will produce 200,000 SUVs annually
- Around 4,500 new jobs are expected
- Full production capacity targeted for 2031
US President Donald Trump confirmed plans for Audi to build its first US factory during a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia. The German automaker will invest 4.2 billion dollars in the project.
The facility will be located on the Middle Georgia Megasite near Macon and will cover approximately 620 hectares. Audi intends to produce its largest and highest-quality SUVs at the site.
“This will be the largest single investment in the recent history of the automotive industry.”
Annual production capacity is expected to reach 200,000 vehicles. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in 2028, with full capacity reached by 2031.
Audi expects the project to create around 4,500 new jobs. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner joined Trump on stage and thanked the president for the support.
The announcement comes as German automakers face industry challenges. Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are seeking to reduce costs and cut jobs at German sites.
Trump described the investment as the largest single investment in the recent history of the automotive industry. He also joked that Döllner looked too good to be on stage.
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