Apple is making one of its largest-ever U.S. investments, committing $500 billion over four years to strengthen its American operations. The move includes a Texas factory for AI server production, a major expansion of research and development jobs and increased funding for domestic manufacturing.
The decision follows President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently met with Trump, as the company faces new tariffs on products assembled in China. With 10% tariffs now in place, Apple is shifting key production to the U.S. to avoid added costs and strengthen its American supply chain.
Excellent to hear. I’ve been an Apple customer for several decades. I’ve been questioning that recently. Let’s stop talking and let’s getting moving in America.
— Starvin' the Beast (@StarvintheBeast) February 24, 2025
Apple’s new 250,000-square-foot factory in Houston will be built in partnership with Foxconn, bringing AI server assembly to the U.S. for the first time. These servers are critical to Apple’s artificial intelligence cloud computing infrastructure, and moving their production stateside aligns with Trump’s push to reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing.
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The company is also increasing its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion to support domestic production efforts, including chip production at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona plant. This follows Trump’s first-term initiative to bolster the semiconductor industry through the CHIPS Act.
Beyond manufacturing, Apple’s commitment will add 20,000 new jobs focused on AI, software development and silicon engineering. The company is also launching a manufacturing academy in Michigan to provide training for smaller businesses, further strengthening America’s industrial sector.
Texas continues to attract major corporations looking for business-friendly policies, with Apple joining Tesla, SpaceX and X in shifting operations away from California. With Trump’s economic policies driving new investment in U.S. manufacturing, Apple’s decision signals a growing trend of companies prioritizing domestic growth.
