Apple made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing its intention to invest over $500 billion in the United States within the next four years. This ambitious plan includes the creation of 20,000 new jobs and the establishment of a new server manufacturing facility in Texas.
This development follows recent conversations between President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Trump indicated that Cook assured him that Apple would shift manufacturing from Mexico back to the U.S. to avoid anticipated tariffs. This commitment comes at a time when Trump is considering imposing tariffs that could increase the prices of iPhones manufactured in China.
In a blog post, Cook expressed enthusiasm about the prospects of American innovation and emphasized Apple’s dedication to its investments in the country with this new financial commitment. He stated, “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.”
Among the key points outlined in the announcement is the planned construction of a new factory in Houston, which is scheduled to open in 2026. This facility is set to produce servers that will support Apple Intelligence, a collection of the company’s artificial intelligence features. Apple anticipates that this factory will generate “thousands of jobs.”
This recent declaration is reminiscent of a prior announcement made by Apple in early 2018, during Trump’s first term in office. At that time, the company committed to creating 20,000 jobs as part of a broader $350 billion investment strategy in the U.S. During that period, Trump was also contemplating tariffs that could influence the pricing of iPhones, although he ultimately did not impose them on the devices during his administration.
