Foxconn Dangles $10 Billion Tech Investment to Create U.S. Jobs

  • Hon Hai Chairman Terry Gou engages several American states
  • Apple supplier’s moves may mark a victory for Donald Trump

Terry Gou.

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Terry Gou is intent on building Foxconn Technology Group’s international footprint.

The world’s largest maker of iPhones is readying $10 billion or more of investment across several U.S. states, starting with a decision by July on the location for a $7 billion display-making plant. Foxconn’s billionaire chairman also vowed to press on with a bid for Toshiba Corp.’s semiconductor business -- a deal that could cost $27 billion and usher Foxconn into the memory chip business.