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Experts Break Down Foxconn’s Future

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

February 8, 2019

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With the news that Foxconn will be changing its initial manufacturing plans in Wisconsin, experts weigh in on what the future holds for the LCD manufacturer in the state. Economist Einar Tangen says the evolving plans reflect the company’s traditional practice in Asia. Paul Semenza, a San Jose technology insider, says it makes business sense for the company to scale back US production.

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