Economy · Georgia, United States · United States of America · October 26, 2026

Audi plans $4 billion US plant; CEO criticized in Germany

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 25, 12:42 PM ET

Audi's CEO appeared at a Trump rally to announce a Georgia plant. German critics objected.

Why it matters

Tariffs push carmakers to build in the US.

Background

Audi is owned by Volkswagen.

The story so far

1. Oct 25Audi defends $4 billion Georgia plant as way around US tariffs
2. Oct 26Audi plans $4 billion US plant; CEO criticized in Germany

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 26, 10:42 AM ET
• CNBC ↗Oct 25, 12:42 PM ET
• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Oct 26, 1:28 PM ET

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