Apple announced Monday plans to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. and hire 20,000 workers over the next four years, with expansion and construction projects set across the country. Apple calls the announcement its “largest-ever spend commitment,” aligning with President Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
The new jobs will focus on research and development, silicon engineering, software development, and AI and machine learning. Apple also plans to expand chip and server manufacturing in the U.S. and invest in skills development for students and workers nationwide.
Much of Apple’s new investment is planned in red states, giving Trump a high-profile example to point to as he pressures other companies to follow suit. “Apple can do it. Why can’t (or won’t) you?” Trump could now argue to corporate leaders.
CEO Tim Cook emphasized Apple’s commitment to American innovation, saying, “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future.” He highlighted the company’s decision to double its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion and expand technology development in Texas. “We’ll keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation,” Cook said.
Read Apple’s press release here.
