A Foxconn factory in Wisconsin came up short on hiring enough workers to receive tax credits for the second straight year after President Donald Trump struck a deal with the Apple supplier in 2017 to create as many as 13,000 American jobs.
According to CNBC, the plant had created at least 520 jobs through 2019, the minimum it needs to receive tax credits from the state. Wisconsin, however, said the requirements have not been met at the Mount Pleasant facility that was expected to grow to 20 million square feet.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) sent a letter to Foxconn vice chairman Jay Lee and said the company has not met its promise to build large TV screens and hire thousands of American workers.
"Once Foxconn is able to provide more accurate details of the proposed project, such as its size, scope, anticipated capital investment, and job creation, WEDC would be able to offer support for the project with tax incentives," WEDC secretary and chief executive officer Missy Hughes wrote.
Foxconn, however, said it has met the minimum hiring requirements. "WEDC's determination of ineligibility during ongoing discussion is a disappointment and a surprise that threatens good faith negotiations," the company said in a statement.
The Trump administration negotiated with Foxconn to open the plant, and Trump attended the groundbreaking ceremony in June 2018. Under the deal, the company was expected to hire 3,000 people at first.
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