Governments and corporations commit trillions to manufacturing, with Apple leading at $600B.

Governments and corporations commit trillions to manufacturing, with Apple leading at $600B.

Apple Inc. has significantly increased its U.S. investment commitment, totaling $600 billion over the next four years, according to a recent announcement. This substantial investment includes the launch of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which aims to bring more of Apple's supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States [1].

The new commitment, which was announced by Apple's CEO Tim Cook, is part of Apple's broader strategy to support the U.S. economy and create jobs. The company currently supports more than 450,000 jobs across the country, with operations in all 50 states. This expansion includes significant investments in Arizona, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Utah [1].

Apple's new $100 billion commitment will be allocated to various initiatives, including the American Manufacturing Program (AMP). Through AMP, Apple will collaborate with global companies to manufacture critical components in the United States. This program is designed to incentivize global companies to shift their manufacturing operations to the U.S., thereby creating more jobs and boosting the domestic economy [1].

One of the key aspects of the AMP is the expansion of Apple's partnership with Corning. This partnership will bring the world's largest and most advanced smartphone glass production line to a factory in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The expansion will ensure that every iPhone and Apple Watch sold globally will be built with Kentucky-made cover glass [1].

Apple has also entered into a multiyear agreement with Coherent, a long-standing partner that produces the VCSEL lasers used in iPhone and iPad devices. This agreement will take place at Coherent's Sherman, Texas, facility, further strengthening Apple's supply chain in the United States [1].

In addition to these partnerships, Apple has committed to buying American-made rare earth magnets from MP Materials. This commitment will significantly expand MP Materials' Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and establish a cutting-edge rare earth recycling line in Mountain Pass, California [1].

The new investment will also support the development of an end-to-end silicon supply chain in the United States. Apple is partnering with TSMC in Arizona, Texas Instruments in Sherman, Texas, and Samsung in Austin, Texas, to produce more than 19 billion chips for Apple products in 2025 [1].

Moreover, Apple is investing in Amkor's new advanced chip packaging and test facility in Arizona, which will package and test Apple silicon manufactured at the nearby TSMC fab. This facility will create chips used in iPhone devices shipped around the world [1].

Apple is also expanding its data center capacity in various states, including Houston, where a new facility is being constructed to support production of advanced Apple servers. The servers will play a key role in powering Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute [1].

The expansion of Apple's manufacturing and data center operations in the United States is part of a broader trend of governments and corporations committing trillions of dollars to manufacturing. Apple's $600 billion commitment is a significant contribution to this trend, demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting the U.S. economy and creating jobs [1].

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[1] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-increases-us-commitment-to-600-billion-usd-announces-ambitious-program/