Apple plans $500 billion US Investment with 20,000 Jobs

[Social Media]

 

Apple announced on Monday its plans to support the development of a 250,000-square-foot facility in Texas by 2026, dedicated to manufacturing artificial intelligence servers. This initiative will coincide with the addition of approximately 20,000 research and development jobs across the United States.

 

As part of a broader investment strategy, Apple revealed its intention to spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. This figure encompasses expenditures ranging from purchases from American suppliers to domestic film production for Apple TV+. However, the company did not specify how much of this budget was already earmarked for its current U.S. supply base, which includes companies such as Corning, the manufacturer of iPhone glass in Kentucky.

 

The decision to bolster domestic investments follows reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently met with former President Donald Trump. The meeting came amid concerns that Apple products assembled in China could be subject to a 10% tariff imposed by Trump earlier this month. In the past, Apple had secured exemptions from tariffs on Chinese imports during Trump's first term.

 

This latest financial commitment mirrors a previous announcement made during Trump's first administration, in which Apple committed to spending $350 billion over five years. While the majority of Apple’s products continue to be assembled abroad, key components are still produced in the U.S. Chips for Apple devices are manufactured domestically by companies such as Broadcom, SkyWorks Solutions, and Qorvo. Additionally, Apple recently commenced mass production of its own chip designs at an Arizona factory owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC).

 

One of Trump’s significant industrial policy moves during his first term was attracting TSMC to Arizona and championing legislation that led to the CHIPS Act, which aims to enhance semiconductor production in the U.S. Apple’s latest announcement aligns with these efforts, as the company will partner with Hon Hai Precision Industry, commonly known as Foxconn, to construct the Houston-based server manufacturing facility. These servers, which are integral to Apple Intelligence—Apple’s suite of AI-driven features—are currently produced outside the United States.

 

Apple also stated that it would expand its Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion. Part of this expansion includes a "multibillion-dollar commitment from Apple to produce advanced silicon" at TSMC's Arizona facility. While the company did not disclose the specifics of its agreement with TSMC, it has previously used this fund to help suppliers develop the necessary infrastructure to meet Apple’s production demands.

 

Furthermore, Apple announced plans to establish a manufacturing academy in Michigan. This initiative will offer free courses in areas such as project management and manufacturing process optimization. The academy will be staffed by Apple engineers in collaboration with local university professionals, with the goal of supporting small and mid-sized manufacturing firms.

 

Apple’s continued investment in American manufacturing and technology underscores its efforts to strengthen its domestic supply chain while advancing AI-driven innovations.

 

Based on a report by Reuters  2025-02-24

 

 

[JonnyF]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

The decision to bolster domestic investments follows reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently met with former President Donald Trump. The meeting came amid concerns that Apple products assembled in China could be subject to a 10% tariff imposed by Trump earlier this month. In the past, Apple had secured exemptions from tariffs on Chinese imports during Trump's first term.

 

Great news.

 

Trump's tariffs policies having an immediate positive effect. As predicted.

[Harrisfan]

Trump still winning. Great news.

[mikeymike100]

That is some huge investment $500 Billion, excellent news!

[Purdey]

Will Apple commit to hiring Americans thrown out of a job by President Musk?

[PumpkinEater]

Yea yea, will this be another Foxconn (Wisconsin project) that spent millions and NEVER MATERIALIZED?

Sounds to me like a ploy to lower taxes for the corporations (as now the budget is being discussed) and rich!

 

I’ll believe it when I see it. Trump Scam scam scam.

 

The world doesn’t need AI, why is it being shoved down our throats? 
Freakin tech nuts

[Paul Henry]

Unfortunately none of these jobs 20,000 jobs will go to MAGA folks because as Trump said many times at his MAGA rallys he likes the uneducated.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

Will Apple commit to hiring Americans thrown out of a job by President Musk?

 

Does Apple need the type of people who can't justify their position or even respond to an email?

[Galong]

This sounds like one of those flashy PR stunts that don’t hold up under scrutiny. Let’s break down why this is a bad business decision and why it probably won’t actually happen:

First of all, that’s an insane amount of money!

• $500 billion is half a trillion dollars. That’s almost Apple’s entire market capitalization in 2018.

• Even today, it would represent about 20-25% of Apple’s total worth, which is bonkers for a single-country investment.

• For reference, Apple’s total revenue in 2023 was about $400 billion—so they’re supposedly investing more than they make in a year? Doubtful.

Second, Apple hasn’t ever and doesn’t do massive hiring like this.

• Apple is a high-margin, high-automation company, not a labor-intensive manufacturer.

• 20,000 jobs sounds nice, but Apple mostly hires highly specialized engineers, not blue-collar manufacturing workers at scale.

• They already use Foxconn, Pegatron, and other contractors to handle manufacturing, so why change?

• Even their big investments (like new campuses or datacenters) usually add a few thousand jobs, not tens of thousands.

Third, Apple prefers offshore manufacturing for a reason and tariffs won’t offset this.

• Apple’s entire supply chain is deeply entrenched in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India.

• US labor is expensive—the average US factory worker earns 5-10 times more than someone in Asia.

• Setting up a massive US-based production operation would wreck Apple’s profit margins.

Forth, the US Government won’t offer enough incentives

• When Apple has built in the US (like its Austin, TX facility), it’s only because of huge tax breaks and subsidies.

• A $500 billion investment would require hundreds of billions in incentives, which is unrealistic.

5. Tim Cook is smarter than this.

• Apple is not in the business of making unprofitable moves just for good press.

• Their big investments in the US are typically for R&D, data centers, and corporate campuses—not mass manufacturing.

• A half-trillion-dollar bet on US jobs goes against Apple’s entire business strategy.

 

This sounds like a political PR stunt, an exaggerated pledge, or a complete misunderstanding. Apple might invest a few billion in certain projects, but $500 billion and 20,000 jobs? No way.

If someone wants to bet against what I’m saying, please do. I’d like to be a bit fatter with cash for when the stock market is intensionally crashed. It’ll be time to buy.

 

 

[JonnyF]

9 minutes ago, Galong said:

For reference, Apple’s total revenue in 2023 was about $400 billion—so they’re supposedly investing more than they make in a year? Doubtful.

 

Maybe best to read the OP before you make too much money on the stock market.

 

11 hours ago, Social Media said:

As part of a broader investment strategy, Apple revealed its intention to spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.