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Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US

Fox Business·Oct 24, 2026 · 11:02 PM CT
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President Trump announced a $4.2 billion investment by Audi at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, saying a new plant would build 200,000 vehicles a year. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner joined him on stage, calling the Macon plant a long-term investment in the U.S., and Trump said construction could start as early as next month.

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