“The size of the subsidy was stunning. It was far and away the largest in Wisconsin history and the largest government handout to a foreign company ever given in America. Like most states, Wisconsin had given subsidies to companies in the past, but never higher than $35,000 per job. Foxconn’s subsidy was $230,000 per job.” And surprise! It’s not working out exactly as planned. The Verge: Wisconsin’s $4.1 Billion Foxconn Boondoggle.