Apple unveiled its largest-ever U.S. investment plan on Monday, committing to spend more than $500 billion and hire 20,000 employees over the next four years. The tech giant’s ambitious expansion will focus on research and development (R&D), silicon engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing, with new facilities and initiatives planned across the country.
The announcement underscores Apple’s commitment to bolstering American innovation and high-skilled manufacturing while also aligning with broader efforts to bring critical supply chains back to the U.S.
The investment will support a wide range of projects, including constructing a new AI server manufacturing facility in Texas, the establishment of a manufacturing academy in Michigan, and expanding silicon production in Arizona.
“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.”
Apple’s investment will span multiple states, creating thousands of jobs and supporting local economies. Key projects include:
- Texas: A new 250,000-square-foot advanced AI server manufacturing facility near Houston, slated to open in 2026. The facility will produce servers critical to powering Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI system, and will create thousands of jobs.
- Michigan: The Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit will offer free in-person and online courses to small- and medium-sized businesses, teaching skills like AI implementation and smart manufacturing techniques.
- Arizona: Apple-designed silicon will be produced at TSMC’s Fab 21 semiconductor plant in Phoenix, supporting the growing demand for advanced chips.
- California: Construction of a state-of-the-art campus in Culver City and the expansion of a 4,000-member team in San Diego.
- North Carolina: Continued growth at Apple’s data center in Catawba and corporate offices in Raleigh, part of the company’s $430 billion commitment announced in 2021.
Additional expansions are planned in Washington state, Nevada, Oregon, and other regions, further solidifying Apple’s presence across the country.
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Apple’s announcement comes as a significant win for U.S. manufacturing and job creation. The company already supports nearly 3 million jobs nationwide through direct employment, supplier partnerships, and the iOS app economy. Its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund has supported projects in 13 states, helping build local businesses and train workers in advanced manufacturing techniques.
The new investment will also focus on skills development for students and workers, with initiatives like the Apple Manufacturing Academy and partnerships with organizations like 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. These programs aim to equip the next generation of workers with critical skills in coding, project management, and manufacturing optimization.
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Apple’s announcement aligns with broader efforts to reshore manufacturing and strengthen domestic supply chains. President Donald Trump, who met with Cook last week, praised the investment, calling it a testament to the success of his administration’s economic policies.
“APPLE HAS JUST ANNOUNCED A RECORD 500 BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE REASON, FAITH IN WHAT WE ARE DOING, WITHOUT WHICH, THEY WOULD’NT BE INVESTING TEN CENTS. THANK YOU TIM COOK AND APPLE!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social Monday.
Apple’s new AI servers, to be manufactured in Texas, are designed to be energy-efficient, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainability. The servers will support Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute, combining powerful AI processing with advanced security architecture.
The company’s data centers, which already run on 100% renewable energy, will also expand in states like North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, and Nevada to meet growing demand for AI and cloud computing services.
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