Apple to Invest $500 Billion in the US, But Not for iPhones, iPads, or MacBooks

Washington DC: Apple Inc. has announced a monumental $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years under President Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement follows a meeting between Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Trump.

However, this substantial investment will not focus on manufacturing iPhones, iPads, or MacBooks, which will continue to be produced in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India. Instead, Apple’s spending will be directed toward several strategic areas in the US, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and content production.

Key Areas of Investment

1. Artificial Intelligence Expansion

A major portion of Apple's investment will be allocated to its AI division, Apple Intelligence. The company plans to establish a massive AI server manufacturing facility in Texas to bolster its AI-driven services.

2. Research and Development Growth

Apple aims to create over 20,000 research and development jobs across the US within four years, significantly expanding its innovation capabilities in various fields, including AI and hardware technology.

3. Sourcing Components from US Suppliers

A significant part of the investment will go toward sourcing components from American suppliers, such as Corning, which manufactures glass panels for iPhones. This initiative aims to strengthen Apple's supply chain within the US.

4. Expansion of Apple TV+

Apple will allocate funds to expand its streaming service, Apple TV+, producing more original content, including television shows and movies based in the US.

5. Semiconductor Manufacturing in Arizona

Apple has already begun mass production of its uniquely designed chips at a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) facility in Arizona. The company now plans to collaborate with Foxconn to build a 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston for assembling AI data center servers. These servers, which currently rely on foreign manufacturing, will play a crucial role in Apple’s AI ecosystem.

Bringing TSMC to Arizona and championing the CHIPS Act to strengthen US semiconductor production were key industrial policies introduced during Donald Trump's first term.

6. Skill Development Academy in Michigan

Apple will launch a manufacturing academy in Michigan, offering free training programs in project management, factory operations, and manufacturing process optimization. This initiative aims to upskill workers at small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities.

What About iPhones and iPads?

Despite President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese imports, Apple has confirmed that iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks will continue to be manufactured outside the US. Under the new trade policies, Apple’s Chinese-manufactured products may face a 10% tariff upon entering the US.

It remains unclear whether Tim Cook has secured any exemptions from President Trump or whether Apple’s $500 billion investment is a strategic move to mitigate tariff-related risks.

Following his meeting with Cook, President Trump expressed gratitude on Truth Social, calling Apple’s investment pledge a testament to the company’s faith in his administration.

With this bold commitment, Apple is set to reshape its US operations while balancing its global manufacturing strategies.