Foxconn Technology USA Corp., the USA subsidiary of Taiwan-listed Foxconn Technology Co., will put its first USA manufacturing operation in Louisville, Kentucky, with a $173 million investment and 180 new jobs, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on December 9, 2025.
The project
The plant on Randy Coe Lane will use artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and advanced computing in its production system, according to the state. It is expected to begin operating in the third quarter of 2026.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved a 10-year incentive agreement worth up to $3.4 million, tied to creating 180 full-time jobs paying an average of $38.61 an hour including benefits, plus up to $600,000 in sales tax incentives.
“Without a doubt, the United States is the world’s largest market, which is why we need to bring our manufacturing operations from Asia back to America.”
YuKai Lin, Foxconn, to WLKY
WLKY noted that a separate Foxconn project in Wisconsin, announced in 2018, never reached its promised scale. Louisville officials said this project is run by a different Foxconn division with a narrower scope.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Foxconn Technology makes precision parts and assembles electronics for major brands. A USA plant adds domestic capacity in a sector where nearly all production is in Asia. As with most electronics, products assembled there will likely use many imported components, which matters for any origin claim made on them.
FAQ
Where is Foxconn Technology’s first USA factory?
In Louisville, Kentucky.
How many jobs will it create?
180 full-time jobs, at an average of $38.61 an hour including benefits.
When will it open?
Operations are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Source & credit
Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, December 9, 2025: Gov. Beshear: Foxconn Technology USA Corp. To Invest $173 Million
Additional reporting: WLKY