Trump Announces Audi’s New Plant in Georgia

President Donald Trump revealed that Audi is set to build a large manufacturing facility in Georgia, marking the automaker’s inaugural production site in the U.S. This announcement came during a rally aimed at supporting Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming elections.

At the event held in Perry, Georgia, Trump urged attendees to vote for GOP candidates like U.S. Representative Mike Collins, who is running for U.S. Senate, and Rick Jackson, who is contesting the gubernatorial race.

During his speech, Trump shared that the German carmaker would establish operations in Macon, supporting a significant financial investment.

“Audi has just committed to invest $4.2 billion in nearby Macon, Georgia, to begin the construction next month on a massive plant that will produce 200,000 cars a year,” he told the crowd. “This will be the single largest investment in U.S. auto industry history, modern history.”

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, addressing the audience, framed the investment as a mutually beneficial opportunity for both Audi and the U.S.

“We are planning to bring our biggest and most premium SUVs and produce them here in Macon, Georgia,” he explained. “This is a long-term investment because we believe in the American market.”

Audi’s recent announcement indicated that the new facility is expected to generate approximately 4,500 jobs, with construction beginning in 2027 and production slated to start in the early 2030s.

“The planned investment intends to mark a long-term commitment to the United States and to establish North America as a third major pillar of Audi’s global production network alongside Europe and China,” the company stated. Döllner also expressed ambitions for a more robust Audi presence in America, saying, “The United States is one of the world’s most important premium markets, and we have not yet realized our full potential.”

This promotion of American manufacturing has been a key aspect of Trump’s administration, who has favored tariffs to enhance domestic production.

The rally in Georgia was part of Trump’s broader campaign efforts for the midterm elections, as he travels the country backing Republican candidates with just over a week until Election Day.

While addressing the crowd, Trump emphasized support for Collins, contrasting him with the incumbent Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff, whom Trump criticized harshly.

“Jon Ossoff is a far-left extremist who votes to destroy everything that Georgia values,” Trump asserted. He further criticized Ossoff’s policies, claiming they undermine public safety and traditional values.

Trump also extended his endorsements to other GOP candidates, including Rick Jackson, who is running against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor.

The president wrapped up his speech with a familiar mantra, calling on voters to come out in force on November 3rd.

“Let’s make the next two years bigger and better and stronger than ever before, because we will make America powerful again, wealthy again, healthy again, strong again, proud again, safe again, and most importantly, we will make America great again,” he declared.

Later that weekend, Trump is expected to hold another rally in Port Huron, Michigan, focusing on the competitive Senate race there.