Apple has announced a historic $500 billion investment in the United States.
Apple’s new investment will involve building an advanced AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
The tech company will also open an Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit.
The new plan is expected to create 20,000 jobs.
Apple Commits to $500 Billion U.S. Investment Under Trump:
– $500B over four years—50% more than in Trump’s first term.
– 20,000 new jobs across multiple states.
– New AI server factory in Houston—thousands of jobs.
– Apple is now the largest customer of TSMC’s $12B Arizona chip… pic.twitter.com/veHfgbXuYI— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 24, 2025
Here’s what Fox Business reported:
Apple is committing $500 billion to the U.S. economy in a historic initiative, the company announced on Monday, marking “an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation.”
Apple’s 11-figure commitment will roll out over the next five years. It will involve building an advanced AI server manufacturing factory near Houston, as well as doubling the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion.
ADVERTISEMENTThe tech giant also plans to establish an Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, as well as hire 20,000 new employees with focuses on research and development, silicon engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“This new pledge builds on Apple’s long history of investing in American innovation and advanced high-skilled manufacturing, and will support a wide range of initiatives that focus on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and skills development for students and workers across the country,” the company said in a statement.
AMERICAN VICTORY: @Tim_Cook Announces Apple to Spend $500 Billion in America pic.twitter.com/yjfXs01JWn
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 24, 2025
Per Apple:
Apple today announced its largest-ever spend commitment, with plans to spend and invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. This new pledge builds on Apple’s long history of investing in American innovation and advanced high-skilled manufacturing, and will support a wide range of initiatives that focus on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and skills development for students and workers across the country.
“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,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “From doubling our Advanced Manufacturing Fund, to building advanced technology in Texas, we’re thrilled to expand our support for American manufacturing. And we’ll keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation.”
As a proud American company, we're thrilled to continue to make significant investments in the US. Today, we’re announcing a $500 billion commitment to support American innovation, advanced manufacturing, and high tech job creation. https://t.co/xoNy7zGqZG
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 24, 2025
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