Audi has disclosed plans to expand the assembly plant it is building in Georgia and is considering an additional $3 billion investment and an increase in employment through 2033.
Audi announced plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant near Macon in central Georgia, at a cost of approximately $4 billion, with tax incentives and grants from the state. It is also considering a second phase involving an additional $3 billion investment and the hiring of 3,000 additional employees by 2033.
The state has announced plans to provide Audi with tax incentives and grants, including approximately 1,500 acres of land for construction, as well as funding for infrastructure development, environmental remediation, workforce training and recruitment. The support is reportedly worth several hundred million dollars in total.
According to Reuters, the United States is negotiating a reduction in tariffs on imports from Europe to around 7.5% as a way to stabilise the plant's future under the Trump administration. Audi is reportedly seeking tariff relief for EU products.
Audi is said to have faced higher import costs for vehicles destined for the U.S. market following the introduction of tariffs on automobiles and parts. The expanded investment is positioned as part of the company's efforts to strengthen its U.S. production base.