Swiss pharmaceuticals powerhouse Roche announced Tuesday it plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, creating 12,000 jobs. The Basel-based company, whose array of products includes cancer medicines and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus,

KEY TAKEAWAYS Swiss drugmaker Roche said it plans to invest $50 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, creating more than 12,000 jobs. The move makes Roche the latest in a string of large companies boosting their presence in the country since President Donald Trump came into office.

Swiss drugmaker Roche (RHHBY) announced its decision to invest $50 billion in the U.S. towards pharmaceuticals and diagnostics over the next