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Home » Apple Commits $100 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing Amid Trump Tariff Pressure

Apple Commits $100 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing Amid Trump Tariff Pressure

by Nakayenga Patricia Renee
August 7, 2025
in Business, News
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Apple has announced a sweeping $100 billion investment in the United States, a bold move seen as a strategic response to intense pressure from President Donald Trump, who has threatened heavy tariffs on imported Apple products and components.

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The new commitment will boost the company’s previous $500 billion pledge and is aimed at ramping up domestic production, especially for key parts like semiconductors and smart glass. Trump had warned earlier this year that Apple could face a 100% import tariff unless it moved more of its manufacturing operations back to U.S. soil.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Spurs Action

During a formal event at the White House, Trump praised Apple for making the “right move” and avoiding tariffs that could have severely affected its business. He revealed that Apple would increase investment in data centers across the country and build a smart glass production line in Harrisburg, Kentucky, to support the iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook, who stood beside the president, reaffirmed Apple’s long-standing commitment to American industry. “We’re doing even more to bring critical component production home,” Cook said, highlighting the company’s strategy of partnering with third-party manufacturers inside the U.S.

Apple’s Supply Chain Under Pressure

The announcement follows months of uncertainty. Since Trump returned to office, he has introduced a new round of tariffs, including a 30% levy on Chinese-made goods and upcoming 50% tariffs on Indian imports, which could affect Apple’s diversified supply chain in Asia.

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Apple has responded by shifting some production to India and Vietnam, but the company still paid over $800 million in tariffs in the three months ending in June. It expects to pay another $1.1 billion despite partial exemptions granted earlier this year.

With tariffs tightening on both China and India, Apple’s new investment is viewed as both a strategic pivot and a protective measure.

Long-Term Vision or Tactical Move?

While the move is celebrated by the White House as proof that Trump’s policies are working, industry analysts remain cautious. Paolo Pescatore, tech analyst and founder of PP Foresight, noted that Apple’s global supply chain can’t be realigned overnight. However, the promise of more U.S.-made components could help Apple secure long-term tariff relief.

Part of Apple’s strategy includes launching a manufacturing academy in Michigan and a deal to purchase $500 million worth of rare earth magnets from MP Materials, a company the U.S. government is backing to enhance critical mineral independence.

Boost to Market Confidence

Following the announcement, Apple’s shares jumped by more than 5%, indicating strong investor support for the company’s approach in navigating the tariff storm. Trump, meanwhile, lauded the move as a major win for American manufacturing and reiterated that other companies could avoid penalties by investing at home.

As global trade tensions escalate, Apple’s $100 billion move could become a model for other tech giants looking to balance supply chain efficiency with growing political and economic risks.

Tags: Apple manufacturingApple US investmentsemiconductor tariffssmart glass factoryTim CookTrump tariffsUS technology
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