Trump announced a $4.2 billion investment in a new Audi plant in Perry, Georgia, drawing attention amid the political backdrop surrounding the midterm elections. The plant will produce SUVs and is expected to create jobs.
Trump announced at a Republican rally in Perry, Georgia, that Audi would build a new plant with an investment of approximately $4.2 billion. The plant is expected to produce up to 200,000 SUVs annually in the state and create approximately 4,500 jobs. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production of the first vehicle expected in the early 2030s.
Audi is expected to advance production of its largest and most premium SUVs in Georgia, potentially avoiding some import costs. At the same time, some observers have pointed out that tariffs could push up vehicle prices and discourage investment, with views on the tariff policy forming part of the backdrop.
Audi also has plans for smaller-scale production in South Carolina in addition to Georgia, suggesting an aim to increase the share of production carried out in the United States. As competition in Europe intensifies, the trend toward increasing the proportion of manufacturing conducted in the United States is expected to continue.
Trump has highlighted the investment as a result of his tariff policy, while also noting the potential impact of other policy developments, including cuts to EV incentives, on the automotive industry. Attention remains focused on developments ahead.