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Trump hails tariffs for new US$4.2 billion Audi plant in Georgia

Trump hails tariffs for new US$4.2 billion Audi plant in Georgia
South China Morning Post Sunday 25 October 2026, 04:44 UTC By Bloomberg 1 min read
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President Donald Trump defended his decision to wield tariffs during a campaign rally in Georgia, saying they have made the US richer, as he announced that Volkswagen agreed to build a new US$4.2 billion Audi plant in the state. That’s incredible,” Trump told a crowd in the city of Perry. “This will be the single largest investment in US auto industry history, modern history.”

President Donald Trump defended his decision to wield tariffs during a campaign rally in Georgia, saying they have made the US richer, as he announced that Volkswagen agreed to build a new US$4.2 billion Audi plant in the state. “Think of that. 200,000 cars a year. That’s incredible,” Trump told a crowd in the city of Perry. “This will be the single largest investment in US auto industry history, modern history.” Later, he added, “Without tariffs, they wouldn’t be coming in.” Trump was speaking... [Image text:] ..... GEORGIA MEECONMEO PRESIDENT SONALDLTRUMS
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