? Apple is ramping up the localization of its production. CEO Tim Cook announced ambitious plans: to produce $19 billion worth of chips in the U.S., source metals domestically, and manufacture more components in-house.
The company will increase its investments in the U.S. economy by another $100 billion, bringing the total to $600 billion.
Next Wednesday, Cook plans to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to formally present Apple’s renewed commitment to the United States.
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In recent months, Apple has faced increasing pressure from the Trump administration, which is urging tech giants to relocate production of flagship products like the iPhone to the U.S. This shift could help Apple avoid new import tariffs and boost domestic manufacturing.
? Quote from the White House:
“The America First economic agenda has attracted trillions of dollars in investment, supporting American jobs and strengthening American businesses. Today’s announcement with Apple is another victory for our industry — helping bring critical manufacturing back to U.S. soil to protect both our economic and national security,” said Taylor Rogers, a White House spokesperson, in an interview with Investopedia.
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