Johnson & Johnson says it will invest more than $55 billion within the United States over the next four years, including four new manufacturing plants.

(Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it plans to invest more than $55 billion over the next four years to build manufacturing facilities and research infrastructure in the United States. The drug and device maker said this represents an increase of 25% in investment compared to the past four years.

Johnson & Johnson will spend $55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years on manufacturing, research and technology investments, the drug giant said Friday. Why it matters: It