Re:Foxconn Weighs $7B U.S. Display Plant
by saycheese on Sunday January 22, 2017 @06:38PM
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(1) >> "rising demand for larger displays makes domestic U.S. production a better solution than shipping from China"
Europe would likely cost more than less for shipping.
(2) >> "may create an eventual 30,000 to 50,000 jobs"
Apple is a US company and likely trying to earn some goodwill with Trumps and the public. Foxconn is also looking for good will and to hedge against a possible trade war.
(3) >> "Apple is willing to invest in the facility together"
Europe would likely cost more than less for shipping.
(2) >> "may create an eventual 30,000 to 50,000 jobs"
Apple is a US company and likely trying to earn some goodwill with Trumps and the public. Foxconn is also looking for good will and to hedge against a possible trade war.
(3) >> "Apple is willing to invest in the facility together"
Speaks for itself.