Audi announces a roughly $4 billion investment to build its first US plant in Georgia, with production planned for the early 2030s and up to 200,000 vehicles annually. The move is framed amid Trump’s tariff policy and the midterm elections, aiming to strengthen Audi’s US market access and reduce dependence on imports. The facility is expected to create about 4,500 jobs, with broader supplier and service roles, and may influence VW Group's German footprint.