The Economist (February 9)
2019/ 02/ 11 by jd in Global News
Foxconn is scaling back its plans to build a giant plant in Wisconsin. “At first glance, the Foxconn reversal confirms that American manufacturing is in trouble.” Other “recent wobbles” have included a Tennessee plant closing by Electrolux and Caterpillar’s disappointing results. “A closer look, however, suggests manufacturing is undergoing a revival, especially among agile smaller firms and those using advanced techniques.”
Tags: Caterpillar, Disappointing, Electrolux, Foxconn, Manufacturing, Plant, Revival, Tennessee, U.S., Wisconsin
