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Apple announced a plan to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, which the company describes as its "largest spending commitment to date."
According to an official Apple statement, this investment will be used to expand data centers, strengthen chip production in the U.S., and create a new manufacturing plant in Texas. Additionally, it will involve hiring 20,000 new employees in areas such as research and development, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and software development.
The company's CEO, Tim Cook, celebrated the decision on his social media, stating: “As a proud American company, we are excited to continue making significant investments in the U.S. Today we are announcing a commitment of $500 billion to support American innovation, advanced manufacturing, and the creation of high-quality tech jobs.”
Since the administration of Donald Trump, the announcement was received as a significant achievement in the country's economic policy. Through its official social media account, the White House labeled the investment as an “American victory,” highlighting Apple's role in strengthening the national economy.
"AMERICAN VICTORY: CEO Tim Cook announces Apple will spend $500 billion in America," the White House posted on its social media along with an emoji of the company.
Technological expansion and job creation
One of the key investment points will be the construction of a factory in Houston, Texas, where Apple will assemble servers designed for its artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence. The facility, covering 23,225 square meters, is set to be operational in 2026 and will create thousands of jobs.
Additionally, the company will double its Advanced Manufacturing Fund, increasing its capacity from $5 billion to $10 billion. Part of these funds will be allocated to chip production in Arizona, in collaboration with the Taiwanese company TSMC, which recently began manufacturing Apple processors on U.S. soil.
Apple will also strengthen its network of data centers in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, aiming to optimize the energy consumption of its services and enhance the security of its cloud infrastructure.
The Trump administration has promoted a "America First" strategy, aimed at curbing the offshoring of companies and strengthening domestic production. Since returning to the White House, the government has maintained a 10% tariff on imported products from China, with threats to increase it to 25% in the semiconductor sector.
The company had already responded to similar policies in the past. In 2018, Apple announced a plan for $350 billion in investments and the creation of 20,000 jobs in the U.S., in addition to a new campus in Austin, Texas, which is still under construction.
Economic impact and position of Apple
Apple emphasized in its statement that it is "one of the largest contributors in the U.S.," claiming to have paid $75 billion in taxes over the last five years, including $19 billion in 2024. Additionally, the company asserts that it supports 2.9 million jobs in the country, comprising direct workers, suppliers, and developers within the iOS ecosystem.
This move reinforces Apple's strategy to reduce its dependence on Asia for the manufacturing of key technology, at a time of trade tensions between the United States and China.
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