Apple commits to $500 billion US investment following Trump meeting

Apple commits to $500 billion US investment following Trump meeting
FILE PHOTO: The Apple Inc. logo is seen in the lobby of New York City's flagship Apple store

WASHINGTON – Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, marking the company’s largest-ever commitment to American jobs and manufacturing. The announcement follows a recent Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The investment is expected to create approximately 20,000 new jobs across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Apple’s expansion will strengthen its presence in various regions, bolstering manufacturing and technology development.

“We are bullish on the future of American innovation,” Cook said in the company’s announcement.

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The Apple investment comes as part of broader economic commitments under the Trump administration, which has previously announced more than $1 trillion in pledged investments in the United States.

Apple’s record-breaking investment underscores its growing commitment to US jobs and manufacturing.