President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Audi will establish a new automobile manufacturing plant in Georgia, marking a significant investment in the state's industrial sector ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at a campaign event in Perry, Georgia, Trump highlighted the planned $4.2 billion facility, which will be located near Macon.

The plant is expected to produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually and is projected to create approximately 4,500 jobs, according to Audi. This facility will represent Audi’s first production site in the state of Georgia. Construction is set to commence in 2027, with vehicle production slated to begin in the early 2030s, according to the company’s announcement.

Trump’s announcement appeared timed to provide momentum for Republican candidates, including Rep. Mike Collins, who is campaigning to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in a highly competitive race. The president delivered the news at a rally intended to rally support for GOP candidates in the battleground state.

Joining Trump onstage was Gernot Döllner, chairman of the board of management at Audi, who described the planned facility as focused on producing the company’s “biggest and most premium SUVs.” The investment is part of Audi’s broader efforts to expand production capacity in the United States.

This development comes as part of President Trump’s broader initiative to revitalize American manufacturing and promote job growth in key electoral states. The strategic placement of the plant in Georgia underscores the state’s growing importance in the automotive industry and its role as a battleground in the midterm elections.