TRUMP ANNOUNCES AT A GEORGIA CAMPAIGN RALLY THAT AUDI WILL BUILD A NEW AUTO FACTORY IN THE STATE

What happened: At a Georgia campaign rally, Trump said Audi will build an auto plant near Macon, Georgia. Audi confirmed the plant, its first in the state, in a news release. Key numbers: $4.2 billion investment; 200,000 cars a year; about 4,500 jobs; construction to begin in 2027; production in the early 2030s; midterm elections on Nov. 3. Why it matters: Trump credited his tariff policies for the decision and the announcement was timed to boost Republican candidates in the battleground state. Audi's chairman called it a long-term investment in the American market. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

At a Georgia campaign rally, Trump said Audi will build an auto plant near Macon, Georgia. Audi confirmed the plant, its first in the state, in a news release.

Trump credited his tariff policies for the decision and the announcement was timed to boost Republican candidates in the battleground state. Audi's chairman called it a long-term investment in the American market.