$3 billion in subsidies for 3,000 jobs.<p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/26/scott-walker-heads-d-c-trump-prepares-wisconsin-foxconn-announcement/512077001/" rel="nofollow">http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/26/scott-walker-h...</a>
I find it hard to believe that they won't automate it to the max. They've started to do it in china, why wouldn't they do it here where labor is more expensive and the factory is brand new. Foxconn has been manufacturing for a long time and they are looking to reduce costs not increase them by building in the US. Automation is the best way. I bet the jobs are not long term.<p>Some jobs are better than none but don't pat your back with congratulations.
This reminds me of the 1B apple datacenter announcement in 2011 that ultimately created 50 jobs. Reality sux.<p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-new-data-center-north-carolina-created-50-jobs-2011-11" rel="nofollow">http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-new-data-center-north-c...</a>
From a Reuters article: "In 2013, Foxconn said it would invest $30 million and hire 500 workers for a new factory in Pennsylvania, but that facility was never completed." So I wouldn't hold my breath.
What, 13,000 factory workers? Foxconn isn't going to use mostly robots? Gou has said he wants to get rid of the "animals" in his plants.
>"This is a great day for American workers and manufacturers and everyone who believes in the concept and the label 'Made in the USA,' " said an ebullient President Donald Trump at the White House announcement."<p>Why is this great for American manufacturers exactly? I'm guessing Trump doesn't know that Foxconn is a Taiwanese company? That sounds about right.
This is a giant photo op good will by Foxconn. Just like the Carrier announcement. My bet is that there won't be any factory, and even if there is it would be a small outpost employing a handful of people. All financed by giant taxpayer subsidies