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Audi could build plant in US to placate Trump, Spiegel reports

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Posted on June 20, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen's premium brand Audi could build a plant at a new location in the United States under scenarios being considered to placate President Donald Trump in the tariff conflict,

Audi Considers New U.S. Plant Amid Tariff Negotiations with Trump

BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen's premium brand Audi could build a plant at a new location in the United States under scenarios being considered to placate President Donald Trump in the tariff conflict, the Spiegel news magazine reported on Friday.

Audi is considering building a plant in the southern U.S., which would be the more expensive option out of a number of scenarios being considered, with company sources estimating costs of up to 4 billion euros ($4.61 billion), the report said.

The company was not immediately available to comment on the report.

($1 = 0.8678 euros)

(Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Friederike Heine)

Key Takeaways

  • Audi is considering building a plant in the US.
  • The move aims to ease tariff tensions with Trump.
  • A southern US location is being considered.
  • Estimated costs could reach 4 billion euros.
  • No official comment from Audi on the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Audi considering in response to tariff conflicts?
Audi is considering building a plant in the southern U.S. as a potential solution to placate President Trump amid the tariff conflict.
What are the estimated costs for the new Audi plant?
Company sources estimate that the costs for building the new plant could be up to 4 billion euros.
Was Audi available for comment on the report?
The company was not immediately available to comment on the report regarding the potential new plant.

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