Apple supplier Foxconn confirmed on Friday that it will build a $10 billion Wisconsin plantOpens a New Window., after concerns bubbled up this week that it was backing away from its initial commitment.
Following a call from President TrumpOpens a New Window., the Taiwanese company doubled down on its Wisconsin plans and said screens for small electronic devices will be built at the new factory.
In a statement, the company said the site will serve as “an advanced manufacturing facility” and “a hub of high technology innovation.”
Foxconn said its chairman, Terry Gou, and President Trump personally spoke, in addition to other discussions between the company and the White House.
Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Foxconn was reconsidering its plans to build liquid crystal display panels at the facility – causing confusion and raising doubts as to whether it would fulfill its promise to eventually employ 13,000 workers, primarily from the manufacturing sector. – READ MORE