Audi plans to build a factory in Georgia, according to an announcement from President Trump. The Volkswagen subsidiary has not confirmed the site or timeline.
The automaker currently imports every vehicle it sells in the United States from Europe or Mexico. That reliance has exposed the brand to steep U.S. tariffs on imported cars.
Tariffs have raised costs across Audi’s U.S. lineup. The pressure has pushed the company to consider local production.
A U.S. plant would let Audi assemble cars closer to buyers. It could also reduce exposure to import duties and currency swings.
Audi has not released details on investment, capacity, or which models the Georgia site would build. State and local incentives may factor into the final deal.
A Georgia factory would join a growing cluster of auto plants in the Southeast. The region offers lower costs and easy access to ports and rail.
Audi’s move reflects a wider shift among foreign automakers. Several brands are expanding U.S. production to shield themselves from trade barriers.
