Trump says SoftBank chief will increase US investment to $72 billion

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is increasing his investment in the United States to $72 billion, significantly more than the $50 billion he had previously pledged.

“His $50 billion turned out to be $72 billion so far, he’s not finished yet,” Trump said, without providing details.

Trump’s comments came at a groundbreaking ceremony in Wisconsin for a manufacturing facility for Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer, attended by Son and Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou.

Son made remarks at the event but did not reference the $72 billion figure.

SoftBank was not immediately available to comment.

Foxconn is formally known as Hon Hai Precision.

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