Apple has announced a massive $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, aiming to expand its domestic operations. This investment includes hiring 20,000 new employees and constructing a state-of-the-art server factory in Houston, Texas.
The announcement follows comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook assured him the company would shift manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S. to avoid tariffs. Trump’s threats to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made products, including iPhones, have further influenced Apple’s strategic move.
Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the company’s commitment to American innovation, stating, “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future.”
The $500 billion investment covers a wide range of initiatives, including purchasing materials from U.S. suppliers, producing original content for Apple TV+, and capital expenditures. However, Apple has not disclosed how much of this amount was already planned under existing commitments. This announcement mirrors a similar pledge made in 2018 during Trump’s first administration, when Apple committed to a $350 billion U.S. investment and 20,000 new jobs.
According to Gil Luria, an analyst at DA Davidson, Apple already spends over $150 billion per year in the U.S., making it likely that the company will meet its investment goal within the next three to four years.
Additionally, Apple confirmed that its new Houston factory, set to open in 2026, will manufacture servers for its AI-powered Apple Intelligence system. Partnering with Foxconn, Apple aims to boost domestic production, creating thousands of jobs and strengthening its AI infrastructure.