Apple is boosting its investment in the United States by another $100 billion, a move that comes right as President Donald Trump plans to hit India with major new tariffs. Since Apple heavily relies on manufacturers in India to make the iPhone, this new investment is widely seen as a strategic way to avoid getting caught in the trade war crossfire.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the new “American Manufacturing Program,” saying the company is proud to increase its total US investment to $600 billion over four years. He said the money will go toward expanding Apple’s work with US companies that make components for its products, including Corning, which makes the glass for iPhones, and Amkor, a chip packaging firm in Arizona.
The White House praised the move, saying it would help “reshore the production of critical components.” This isn’t the first time Apple has made a big US investment announcement that aligns perfectly with Trump’s agenda. During his first term, Trump and Cook held a high-profile event at a Texas Mac Pro factory that had been running for years.
Observers note that some of these “new” investments, like the partnership with Amkor, were actually announced years ago but are being highlighted now to fit the narrative.
Apple is a massive company that can afford to spend a few billion to avoid costly tariffs. Apple was already planning to increase its US spending to keep up with competitors and is simply packaging the announcement in a way that flatters the President and protects its bottom line.
