Apple Inc. has announced plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, a move that includes the production of AI servers in Texas and the creation of 20,000 new jobs.
The initiative comes as the company navigates potential tariffs on Chinese imports under President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
The tech giant’s investment will fund a variety of projects across the country, including:
- A new AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, which will produce Apple Intelligence servers.
- A Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, Michigan, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses with AI and smart manufacturing techniques.
- Expanded data center capacity in states such as Arizona, Oregon, Iowa, Nevada, and North Carolina.
Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the company’s commitment to domestic innovation, stating:
“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing US investments with this $500 billion commitment.”
Apple has been working to secure relief from Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on Chinese imports, which could impact the cost of iPhones and other products. The company has historically negotiated trade policies that protect its margins while making high-profile domestic investment announcements.
Following a recent Oval Office meeting between Cook and Trump, the president praised Apple’s investment, saying:
“He’s investing hundreds of billions of dollars… because they don’t want to pay the tariffs.”
Apple’s expansion aligns with broader efforts to diversify its supply chain beyond China. While the company continues to manufacture chips in Taiwan, it is increasing production in the US, India, and Vietnam. Chipmaker TSMC, a key Apple supplier, has also begun operations at an Arizona semiconductor plant with financial support from the US government.
Apple’s commitment represents its largest-ever US investment, building on previous pledges such as its $430 billion plan in 2021. With job growth in areas like AI, silicon engineering, and software development, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of American technology innovation.
Bloomberg, Axios, FOX Business, CNN, and Reuters contributed to this report.
