The Impressive TimesWashington, D.C., August 6, 2025 – In a landmark announcement from the White House, President Donald Trump declared that Apple Inc. will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing, a move aimed at reshoring critical elements of Apple’s global supply chain back to the United States.
The announcement includes the launch of a new manufacturing program designed to bring more of Apple’s production capabilities—including key iPhone components—within US borders. This decision follows President Trump’s earlier warning to Apple that he would impose tariffs of at least 25% on its flagship iPhones unless manufacturing was shifted from China and India to the US.
“President Trump’s America First economic agenda has secured trillions of dollars in investments that support American jobs and bolster American businesses,” said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers. “Today’s announcement with Apple is another win for our manufacturing industry that will simultaneously help reshore the production of critical components to protect America’s economic and national security.”
While Apple has yet to issue an official statement, the move adds to its previously declared plan to spend $500 billion in the US over four years—including the development of a server facility in Houston, a supplier academy in Michigan, and expanded partnerships with existing American suppliers. With this new commitment, Apple’s total US investment will reach $600 billion.
The timing of the announcement is significant. President Trump is also preparing to unveil new tariffs on all products containing semiconductor chips, a move aimed at further strengthening US technological independence. Country-specific tariffs affecting dozens of trading partners are set to begin Thursday.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been lobbying to protect Apple products from tariffs, similar to how the company secured carveouts during Trump’s first term. Analysts suggest that avoiding these tariffs would give Apple a competitive edge over rivals like Samsung and help preserve its profit margins.
This announcement is part of a broader wave of tech-related investments backed by Trump. Earlier this year, he announced a $100 billion AI data center initiative with Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI. Nvidia has also pledged to help build $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the US in the coming years.
With global supply chains under scrutiny, today’s agreement between the Trump administration and Apple marks a decisive moment in America’s push for economic resilience, national security, and technological leadership.
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