President Donald Trump is set to announce a $100 billion investment pledge from Apple Inc. to expand its manufacturing footprint in the United States, in what the White House is calling a major acceleration of the tech giant’s domestic production strategy.
The investment, which significantly expands on Apple’s earlier plans, is expected to be part of a new initiative called the American Manufacturing Program, designed to encourage high-tech production and bring more of Apple’s supply chain back to U.S. soil.
According to a statement from the White House, Apple has committed to investing $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, with this latest announcement marking a clear shift in its global operations — likely aimed at appeasing the president and avoiding punitive trade measures.
The move follows rising tensions between Apple and the Trump administration, particularly over Apple’s expansion in India, where the company has been shifting significant portions of iPhone production.
In May, Mr Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on phones manufactured outside the U.S., targeting Apple and other electronics companies. The announcement of new domestic investment appears to be part of a broader strategy to sidestep those tariffs while aligning with the administration’s focus on economic nationalism.
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