Apple to invest $500 billion in U.S. expansion

Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, beginning with the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Texas. The investment is expected to create 20,000 new jobs, with the majority focused on research and development, software, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The tech giant’s announcement comes shortly after CEO Tim Cook met with President Donald Trump, who has emphasized corporate investment in the U.S. as a key priority. Apple described this commitment as its “largest-ever spend commitment” and a significant expansion of its support for American manufacturing.

Apple’s new 250,000-square-foot factory will be located in Houston, Texas, and is expected to produce servers previously manufactured outside the U.S. These servers will support Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI-driven system. Apple stated that the facility will open in 2026 and generate thousands of jobs.

Beyond the Texas factory, Apple is also expanding its data center infrastructure across multiple states, including North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. Additionally, the company is doubling its contribution to a fund dedicated to U.S. manufacturing, increasing its investment from $5 billion to $10 billion. This fund, first created during Trump’s initial term, aims to bolster domestic production and innovation.

The timing of Apple’s announcement has sparked political debate. President Trump previewed the investment last week, attributing it to his administration’s trade policies, including tariffs. Following Apple’s official statement, Trump took to social media to claim credit for the investment, arguing that companies like Apple are choosing to invest in the U.S. due to confidence in his economic policies.

Trump has long advocated for more domestic manufacturing, using tariff threats to push companies to produce their products in the U.S. Last month, his administration imposed a new 10% border tax on all imports from China, where Apple has a significant manufacturing presence. Trump has also proposed additional tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and other countries.

Market analysts view Apple’s investment as both a strategic business move and a way to align with Trump’s economic agenda. Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, described the announcement as a calculated effort to diversify Apple’s manufacturing operations while reinforcing its ties to the U.S. economy. 

However, industry experts suggest that Apple’s investment does not indicate a major shift away from its reliance on China for manufacturing. Ives pointed out that the areas of expansion mentioned in Apple’s announcement do not overlap with the company’s core manufacturing activities in China.

This investment follows a previous pledge made by Apple in 2021, when the company announced a $430 billion investment in the U.S. over five years, also aimed at job creation and infrastructure development. With the latest commitment, Apple continues to strengthen its domestic operations while maintaining its global production network.

As Apple prepares to launch its new manufacturing initiatives, the company’s focus remains on advancing AI, expanding its data centers, and reinforcing its role in the U.S. technology and manufacturing landscape. Whether these investments will significantly impact Apple’s global supply chain remains to be seen, but the move further solidifies its presence in the American economy.