President Donald Trump on Monday praised International Business Machines Corp.

(NYSE:IBM) Chief Executive Arvind Krishna for the company’s advances in semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting its role in strengthening U.S. chip production during remarks at the White House.

Speaking in the Oval Office while signing executive orders, Trump commended Krishna’s leadership and the firm’s investments in advanced fabrication.

"What a job you’ve done…We invested in his fab.

He’s got a leading fab," Trump said.