Apple’s $600 billion US investment under Trump may create thousands of jobs
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Aug 06, 2025, 21:51 IST
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Highlight of the story: Apple is poised to announce a significant $100 billion expansion of its US investment, adding to its existing $500 billion commitment. This new pledge will bolster domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and foster technological innovation. The move aligns with the Trump administration's push for reshoring and aims to strengthen US leadership in key technologies like AI.
Apple Inc. is set to significantly expand its commitment to the United States economy through a massive new investment initiative, according to White House officials. The tech giant is expected to unveil an additional $100 billion domestic manufacturing pledge, building on its earlier commitment of $500 billion over four years.
The new pledge is expected to be officially announced on Wednesday, and will further focus on strengthening US-based production facilities, job creation, and technological innovation. This move comes amid President Donald Trump’s push to encourage American companies to increase domestic investments and bring manufacturing jobs back to the country.
A White House official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the new financial pledge from Apple, which will complement its existing plans. In February, Apple announced that it would invest $500 billion in the US through initiatives including a major AI server factory in Texas and the creation of 20,000 research and development jobs across the country.
The announcement was teased by White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett, who told Fox Business that Apple’s move is part of a broader trend of companies responding positively to the Trump administration's push for domestic industrial growth.
“They’re moving here in droves,” Hassett said. “This is trillions and trillions of dollars of commitments for people to build new factories here. In fact, you're likely to see one today from Apple.” While he stopped short of providing detailed figures, the emphasis was clear: Apple’s actions are being touted as a model for other multinational corporations.
The total estimated investment—now reaching a staggering $600 billion—reflects Apple’s long-term strategic shift to localize more of its supply chain and tech infrastructure within the US. The planned Texas factory will focus on building advanced AI servers, an area of increasing strategic and commercial interest amid the global race for artificial intelligence dominance.
Trump’s administration has made reshoring a central theme of its economic policy, often using tax incentives, regulatory changes, and public messaging to nudge corporations into prioritizing domestic operations. Apple’s response not only signals alignment with these priorities but also boosts the administration’s job creation narrative ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The scale of Apple’s investments is expected to ripple across various sectors, including construction, high-tech manufacturing, semiconductors, and clean energy. It also aligns with national ambitions to regain leadership in core technologies and reduce dependence on international supply chains, especially amid growing geopolitical uncertainties.
With this bold move, Apple is positioning itself as both a tech innovator and a patriotic economic driver—one that may pave the way for a new era of industrial resurgence in the United States.