In a move hailed as a significant win for American manufacturing and job creation, former President Donald Trump announced that Apple will increase its investment in the United States by an additional $100 billion over the next four years. This commitment brings Apple's total planned investment in the U.S. to $600 billion, marking the largest investment the company has ever made in its home country. The announcement, made alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook, underscores a renewed focus on domestic manufacturing and aims to bolster the American economy.

This investment is expected to create 20,000 new direct jobs at Apple, primarily in research and development, silicon engineering, software development, and fields related to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Furthermore, it is projected to support over 450,000 jobs with Apple's suppliers and partners across all 50 states.

A key component of Apple's expanded commitment is the new American Manufacturing Program (AMP), dedicated to bringing more of Apple's supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States. Through AMP, Apple aims to incentivize global companies to manufacture more critical components within the U.S.. Apple is collaborating with several companies, including Corning, Coherent, GlobalWafers America (GWA), Applied Materials, Texas Instruments (TI), Samsung, GlobalFoundries, Amkor, and Broadcom. These partnerships span various aspects of chip production, from raw materials to final packaging.

One notable example of this increased domestic focus is Apple's expanded partnership with Corning, where all cover glass for iPhones and Apple Watches will be manufactured in the U.S. at Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky, facility.

The announcement comes amid growing pressure on Apple to manufacture more of its products in the U.S. and to avoid potential tariffs on imported goods. Trump had previously criticized Apple for expanding iPhone production in India and had threatened tariffs if the company did not increase its domestic manufacturing. By increasing its U.S. investments, Apple could potentially mitigate the impact of tariffs and demonstrate its commitment to the American economy.

Apple's investment also extends to new facilities and expansions across the country. This includes constructing a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Houston, Texas, set to open in 2026, which will produce servers to power Apple's AI services. Apple is also investing in data centers across the country and has established a manufacturing academy in Detroit.

The broader impact of Apple's investment extends beyond job creation and facility expansions. By bringing more of its supply chain to the U.S., Apple aims to create an end-to-end silicon supply chain, strengthening the country's position in semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative involves partnerships with companies across multiple states, fostering innovation and technological advancements within the U.S..

Tim Cook emphasized Apple's commitment to American innovation, stating, "We're going to keep building technologies at the heart of our products right here in America". He also expressed gratitude to President Trump for his support. Trump, in turn, praised Apple's investment, calling it "the largest investment Apple has ever made in America".

While some analysts suggest that these investments were likely in Apple's long-term plans regardless of political pressure, the announcement provides a timely boost to the American manufacturing sector and reinforces the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic growth.