Audi's plan to establish a U.S. plant faces hurdles as labor leaders prioritize securing German jobs amidst President Trump's tariffs. The labor official, Jörg Schlagbauer, insists on long-term guarantees for German production before supporting U.S. expansion. Trump's tariffs, impacting European carmakers, prompt Audi to consider U.S.
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