# Germany's reaction to Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/116060

- DW, 2026-10-26 15:16 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/what-germany-thinks-of-carmaker-audi-s-4-billion-deal-with-trump/a-79760479?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Audi plans to invest about $4 billion in its first US factory, near Macon, Georgia, creating around 4,500 jobs. Trump credited his tariffs for the move, while German critics condemned CEO Gernot Döllner's appearance at Trump's rally and warned the investment could deepen pressure on the country's auto industry and jobs at home.

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