Audi builds first factory in the United States, criticism from Germany

Audi plans to invest $4 billion in a new factory in Georgia, marking its first car production in the U.S. The factory aims to produce 200,000 SUVs annually. This announcement was made by President Trump during a Republican rally, with Audi's CEO Gernot Döllner expressing gratitude for Trump's support. The factory's construction is set for 2027, pending approval from Volkswagen's supervisory board. Critics in Germany are concerned about the investment amid Volkswagen's ongoing crisis, which includes restructuring due to declining sales and competition from China. The German union IG Metall criticized Döllner's support for Trump, arguing it undermines the domestic auto industry.