Apple Announces $500 Billion Investment in U.S. Over Next Four Years

Apple has unveiled plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States within the next four years, initiating the investment with a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Texas.

The company aims to create 20,000 new jobs during this period, focusing primarily on research and development, software, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The specifics of how this funding accelerates the company’s existing operations remain unclear. Apple’s investment will cover various expenses, including payments to suppliers and costs related to Apple TV+ productions.

This announcement follows a meeting between Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump, who has prioritized boosting corporate investment in the U.S.

Apple described this commitment as its “largest-ever spend commitment” to support American manufacturing. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation,” Cook stated.

The new facility in Houston, Texas, will encompass 250,000 square feet and is designed to produce servers previously manufactured abroad to support Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI system. Set to open in 2026, the factory is expected to generate thousands of jobs.

Additionally, Apple plans to expand its data center operations in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. It also intends to double its contribution, from $5 billion to $10 billion, to a fund aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing—a fund that was initially established during Trump’s first term.

President Trump has linked Apple’s investment to his trade policies, including tariffs, and claimed credit for the initiative. He recently imposed a new 10% tariff on all imports from China, where Apple maintains a significant manufacturing base.

Trump has also suggested imposing tariffs on products from other countries, including Mexico and Canada.

Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, interpreted Apple’s announcement as a strategic effort to diversify its manufacturing base while aligning with Trump’s push for increased U.S. investments.

“Cook continues to prove that he is 10% politician and 90% CEO,” Ives commented in a note. He noted that the new initiatives did not indicate a major shift in Apple’s manufacturing strategy in China, as the targeted areas are not central to its operations there.