Audi Mexico’s production operations and strategic projects in Puebla remain secure, with no risk of relocation to the United States, according to official statements from the National Chamber of the Transformation Industry (CANACINTRA). Carlos Sosa, the local president of the industrial body, dismissed reports suggesting the company would move parts of its Q5 model production to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to avoid a potential 27.5% tariff.

The confirmation follows direct communications between CANACINTRA and Audi executives, who actively participate in the chamber’s regional leadership. Sosa Spínola described the relocation claims as “rumors,” emphasizing that the San Jose Chiapa facility remains on long-term growth plans that include upcoming electric vehicle production.

“We had direct communication with the company to verify the situation. There is no change. The Audi Mexico project is solid; it has no scheduled modifications. On the contrary, they have seen excellent results in our country and continue to invest in the Puebla plant,” Sosa Spínola said during a press conference.

Strategic Continuity and Electric Future

The assembly plant in San Jose Chiapa employs 4,159 workers. CANACINTRA stressed that this workforce is critical for current production targets, with no reductions planned. The facility is considered a “key piece” of Puebla’s industrial ecosystem due to its high-quality jobs and competitive wages.

“A year and a half ago, we visited Audi’s corporate headquarters, and the message about the Mexico project was one of absolute solidity; the same message applies today. The project continues to grow — far from being reduced, activities are expanding, which is very positive for our state,” Sosa Spínola said. He added that the automotive industry operates on multi-year production cycles rather than sudden shifts.