Audi's first US production plant: carmaker strikes deal with Trump
Audi has announced a $4 billion investment to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia, with production of high-end SUVs expected to begin in the early 2030s. The deal was announced alongside President Trump, highlighting his administration's focus on domestic manufacturing.
Why it matters
This investment represents a significant shift in automotive manufacturing strategy and serves as a political talking point regarding trade and job creation.
Audi is taking a major step into the United States: the premium carmaker from Ingolstadt plans to invest around four billion US dollars in its first own US car plant in the state of Georgia.The announcement was made on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at a campaign rally by US President Donald Trump in Perry, Georgia. Trump appeared alongside Döllner and stressed in his speech that his trade policy was prompting companies to move their production to the United States.
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