Apple announces American Manufacturing Program, pledges another $100 billion to its Made in USA commitment
Apple announced its American Manufacturing Program, which will aim to bring its supply chain and advanced manufacturing back to US soil. Apple is expanding its $500 billion spending commitment from earlier this year by another $100 billion, and Cupertino is pledging to hire 20,000 people in the US across its R&D, silicon engineering, software development, AI and machine learning departments.
Apple American Manufacturing Program
Apple's now $600 billion commitment to US manufacturing over the next four years includes working with partners like Corning, Samsung, Texas Instruments, GlobalWafers, GlobalFoundries and Broadcom for components used in Apple products.
Apple also announced that Corning is bringing 'the world's largest and most advanced smartphone glass production line' to Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass will be made.
Tim Cook was at the White House to announce Apple's new manufacturing commitment and also gifted President Trump a custom-engraved Corning glass disk sitting on a 24-karat gold base.
The new commitments by Apple are a clear attempt by the company to evade any additional tariffs by the Trump administration.
Today, we're proud to increase our investments across the United States to $600 billion over four years and launch our new American Manufacturing Program.
This includes new and expanded work with 10 companies across America. They produce components that are used in Apple products sold all over the world, and we're grateful to the President for his support. – Tim Cook, Apple CEO
A few claims from the American Manufacturing Program stand out. Apple has a grand plan to create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in the US. This includes supply chain partners in every aspect of silicon production, from R&D to fabrication and packaging.
Employees at Corning's manufacturing facility in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Apple revealed it expects the US supply chain to account for 19 billion chips for its products in 2025. TSMC's Arizona plant is mentioned as the primary source with 'millions of chips'. Samsung's plant in Austin, Texas is also mentioned as it will offer chips that 'optimize power and performance' of Apple products (including iPhones), sold around the world.
It's not just chips, Apple confirmed its server factory in Houston is set to begin mass production in 2026. It is also building a data center in North Carolina, partnering with Applied Materials for chip manufacturing equipment and working with Broadcom and GlobalFoundries on modem components all made in the US.
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