Volkswagen planned a new Audi factory in Georgia
President Donald Trump is expected to announce that Audi, Volkswagen’s premium subsidiary, plans a Georgia assembly plant, a government official told Reuters. The plant is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually, including Q7, Q8 and Q9 models. Reuters said Audi may announce plans to build 25,000 vehicles in South Carolina. Bloomberg reported Volkswagen hopes the announcement may bring tariff relief.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce that Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi plans to build an assembly plant in Georgia, a government official told Reuters. The facility is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs a year and assemble the Q7, Q8 and Q9, Reuters reported. Some vehicles currently made in Europe would be exported, the official said. Audi is also expected to announce plans to build 25,000 vehicles in South Carolina. Trump plans to make the announcement in Georgia, near the intended plant site, as he presses automakers to shift production to the United States. Bloomberg reported that Volkswagen hopes the announcement could bring relief from tariffs that have eroded profits, and described the project as a political win for Trump in the midterm election cycle.
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Bloomberg and Reuters report that Volkswagen plans an Audi factory in Georgia, consistent with the proposed event. The reports are dated October 24, 2026, so this is a current development.