Apple is taking a major step toward expanding its U.S. presence, announcing a $500 billion investment that brings thousands of jobs back to American soil. The shift comes as President Donald Trump’s trade policies push companies to reduce reliance on China and invest in U.S. manufacturing.
The company is set to build a 250,000-square-foot AI server factory in Texas, marking a major change in how Apple produces its technology infrastructure. The Houston facility, developed with Foxconn, will be the first to manufacture AI servers in the U.S. Previously, these components were assembled overseas, but with Trump’s tariffs now in place, Apple is adapting to an economic environment that prioritizes American jobs.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook recently met with Trump as the company faces a 10% tariff on many of its Chinese-made products. Instead of relying on tariff waivers as it did in the past, Apple is now shifting more production to the U.S. to avoid additional costs and take advantage of Trump’s business-friendly policies.
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In addition to the Texas facility, Apple is doubling its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, directing significant resources toward U.S. semiconductor production. A key portion of this funding will support Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona plant, a project initiated under Trump’s first term to secure America’s chip supply chain.
The company’s $500 billion commitment also includes hiring 20,000 workers for research and development roles focused on AI, software engineering, and silicon chip design. Apple is also launching a Michigan-based manufacturing academy to train smaller firms in high-tech production methods, further aligning with Trump’s push for American manufacturing growth.
Apple’s decision reflects a broader corporate shift, as businesses move operations from high-regulation states like California to Texas, where Trump’s pro-business policies make expansion more attractive.
