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Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state
Trump's Georgia rally announcement of a new Audi auto factory signals major in-state investment.
Context
What happened: President Donald Trump announced at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state, with construction planned in Macon.
Key numbers: $4.2 billion investment; 200,000 cars a year; approximately 4,500 jobs; construction to begin in 2027; production in the early 2030s.
Why it matters: Trump credited his tariff policies for the decision, and the announcement came in the final days before the Nov. 3 midterms as Republicans try to hold their majorities.
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What changed
President Donald Trump announced at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state, with construction planned in Macon.
Why it matters
Trump credited his tariff policies for the decision, and the announcement came in the final days before the Nov. 3 midterms as Republicans try to hold their majorities.