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Audi defends plans for a $4 billion Georgia plant amid VW restructuring, tariffs

CNBC25 October 2026, 16:02 UTCGeorgia

Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs.

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