Trump announces Audi will spend $4 billion to build factory in U.S.

(Deutsche Welle Chinese website) U.S. President Trump announced on Saturday (October 24) that German car manufacturer Audi will invest US$4 billion to build a car assembly plant in Georgia, the United States.

Trump said at a campaign event in Perry, Georgia, that the plant would produce 200,000 SUVs a year.

"Think about it, 200,000 cars a year. That's amazing," Trump said.

Trump attributed Audi's decision to build a factory in the United States to his tariff policy.

As midterm elections approach, Trump focuses on manufacturing issues

Trump has been pressuring foreign and domestic companies to move production to the United States. One of the main means is to impose widespread tariffs on imported cars.

Last year, Trump's tariffs cost Audi about $1.4 billion.

As the U.S. midterm elections are approaching, Trump is trying to fulfill his promise to "revitalize U.S. manufacturing," hoping to gain support for Republican candidates in this key swing state.

As prices rise and the war with Iran continues, Republicans are bracing for possible defeat in the Nov. 3 election.

What does Audi say?

Audi, a unit of Volkswagen Group, said construction of the new factory is expected to begin next year, with vehicle production expected to start in the early 2030s.

A U.S. official told Reuters that the plant is expected to assemble Audi Q7, Q8 and Q9 series SUV models.

Audi also said the investment is expected to create about 4,500 jobs.