Trump Announces Audi’s First US Factory In Georgia With 4,500 Jobs Planned

US President Donald Trump has announced that German luxury automaker Audi will invest billions of dollars in a new manufacturing facility in Georgia, promising thousands of jobs and annual production of 200,000 vehicles ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Perry on Saturday, October 24, Trump said Audi would invest $4.2 billion near Macon. Audi and Georgia officials separately described the planned investment as approximately $4 billion.

“Think of that. 200,000 cars a year. That’s incredible,” Trump told supporters, crediting his administration’s tariff policies for attracting the investment. He was joined on stage by Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, who said the company planned to manufacture its largest and most premium SUVs locally.

Audi confirmed that the factory would be its first US manufacturing facility. The plant is planned for the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County, near Fort Valley, rather than within Macon itself.

According to Reuters, citing a US official, the facility is expected to produce Audi’s Q7, Q8 and Q9 SUVs. The company plans to begin site grading in 2027, start construction in 2028 and launch full production in 2031, with capacity reaching 200,000 vehicles annually.

The project is expected to create approximately 4,500 jobs, with additional opportunities for suppliers, service providers and training partners. Georgia officials cited the region’s skilled workforce, established automotive supply chain, transport connections and access to consumer markets as factors behind the selection.

Audi’s expansion comes amid challenges for the German automaker. Reuters reported that its US sales fell 16% in 2026, while US tariffs cost the company approximately €1.2 billion in the previous year.

Audi also plans to assemble 25,000 vehicles annually at Volkswagen-owned Scout Motors’ factory under construction in South Carolina, Reuters reported. The broader strategy aims to strengthen its North American presence while maintaining Europe as a central part of its global manufacturing network.

The announcement carries political significance as Republicans defend congressional majorities and compete in Georgia’s Senate and gubernatorial races. Trump backed Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins, who is challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff, and gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. Republicans face voter concerns over living costs and the ongoing war in Iran.

Jackson welcomed the announcement, calling it Georgia’s biggest economic deal in history.