Apple Announces Another $100 Billion Investment in the US, Warding off Tariffs

Apple commits an additional $100 billion to US manufacturing, raising its total to $600 billion over four years in a bid to ease tariffs and boost local production.

On August 6, 2025, President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the tech giant will invest another $100 billion to expand domestic production — for a total of $600 billion over the next four years. The move is designed to avoid Trump’s tariffs on Apple’s products.

“American innovation is central to everything we do,” Cook said during the press conference. He added that Apple is now committing to buying rare earth magnets in the US; plus, any new iPhone and Apple Watch will now be made with cover glass made by Corning at its Harrodsburg, Kentucky facility.

Another win for America — and more to come

“President Trump’s America First economic agenda has secured trillions of dollars in investments ...