US Midterms 2026: Audi’s $4.2 billion bet gives Trump tariff ammo in battleground Georgia

Trump is defending his tariff policy ahead of the US midterms, touting Volkswagen’s $4.2 billion investment in Audi’s first US plant in Georgia as a manufacturing win. The project promises 4,500 jobs, but Republican candidates face mounting voter concerns over inflation, living costs and Trump’s falling approval ratings.