India, Sept. 4 -- More than 50 companies have committed to putting money into Trump Accounts for the children of their workers. The companies are joining the US government's new child investment program through contributions, matching funds or other support.

American Airlines is the latest major company to announce a contribution. American Airlines Group Inc. will give a one-time $1,000 contribution to eligible employees' children who have Trump Accounts. The company's contribution will match the federal government's $1,000 seed contribution, according to CNBC.

Thousands of children of American Airlines employees could qualify for the company's $1,000 contribution. The airline has nearly 140,000 employees worldwide, and the new benefit ...