Trump touts Hyundai's $560-mln Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally

What happened: US President Donald Trump highlighted Hyundai Transys Inc.'s plan to invest nearly $560 million in Georgia at a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, promoting his economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections. Key numbers: Nearly $560 million investment; 320 new jobs; two existing facilities upgraded and a third plant built in West Point, Georgia. Why it matters: The plan, announced last week by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office, expands production of hybrid vehicle powertrains and was cited by Trump as he promoted his economic agenda before the midterms.

US President Donald Trump highlighted Hyundai Transys Inc.'s plan to invest nearly $560 million in Georgia at a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, promoting his economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

The plan, announced last week by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office, expands production of hybrid vehicle powertrains and was cited by Trump as he promoted his economic agenda before the midterms.