Apple announced plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including the construction of a new factory in Houston, Texas, to manufacture artificial intelligence (AI) servers. The tech giant aims to create approximately 20,000 research and development jobs across the country as part of its expansion.
The quarter-million-square-foot facility, developed in partnership with Hon Hai Precision Industry’s Foxconn, is expected to be operational by 2026. It will assemble servers used in Apple’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, which supports features such as email drafting and task automation. Currently, these servers are produced outside the U.S.
Apple’s investment will also include expanding its Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, with part of the funding supporting the production of advanced silicon chips at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) Arizona facility. Last month, Apple began mass production of its custom-designed chips at the Arizona plant, marking a shift in its supply chain to bolster domestic semiconductor production.
The company’s broader investment plan covers spending on U.S. suppliers such as Corning, which produces glass for iPhones in Kentucky, and filming television shows and movies for Apple TV+. While Apple did not specify how much of the $500 billion was previously budgeted for existing supply chain operations, the move aligns with its ongoing efforts to increase its U.S. manufacturing presence.
Apple’s announcement follows a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump, whose administration has imposed 10% tariffs on many products assembled in China, where Apple has significant manufacturing operations. During Trump’s first term, Apple committed $350 billion over five years to U.S. investments and secured some tariff exemptions.
Additionally, Apple plans to open a manufacturing academy in Michigan, offering free courses in project management and manufacturing process optimization. The program will be led by Apple engineers and local university staff, aiming to support small and mid-sized manufacturing firms.
Industry analysts view Apple’s latest initiative as a strategic move to diversify its supply chain and align with U.S. industrial policies supporting domestic manufacturing, particularly in semiconductor production.
