Apple invests $600 billion in US production

Apple announced a fresh American Manufacturing Program (AMP) program and increased investment in US production to US$600 billion over 4 years.

The company will allocate US$2.5 billion to make cooperation with Corning – a glass maker for iPhones and Apple Watchy – creating the largest smartphone glass production line in the planet in Kentucky.

Apple ris besides a fresh partnership with Samsung. Both companies will jointly make innovative chip production technology at the Samsung mill in Austin, Texas – a technology that according to Apple “Never utilized anywhere in the planet before”.

The chip from this line is intended to improve Apple's performance and energy efficiency, including iPhones. Although the details stay a mystery, speculation appears that this is about fresh ISOCELL sensors for cameras. Interestingly, Apple chose Samsung alternatively than TSMC or Intel to pilot this groundbreaking technology across the US.

Today we proudly increase our investment in the United States to $600 billion in 4 years and launch our fresh American production program. This includes a fresh and expanded collaboration with 10 companies across America. They produce components utilized in Apple products sold worldwide and we are grateful to the president for his support.

said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.

Apple is expanding our US commit to $600 billion over the next 4 years. And our fresh American Manufacturing Program will bring even more jobs and advanced manufacturing to the US. pic.twitter.com/6KWkTGJN3O

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 6, 2025

AMP partners include Corning, Samsung, Broadcom, GlobalFoundries and Texas Instruments. shortly all the glass utilized in iPhones and Apple Watches will be produced in the US.

Trump announces 100% work on semi-conductors – with exceptions for US companies (including Apple)

US president Donald Trump announced the introduction of 100% work on imported chips and semiconductors. Companies that are already building or declaring to build factories in the United States will be exempt from the fees. Apple, which announced an investment of USD 600 billion in US production, is likely to avoid duties. It's definitely a deliberate decision from Tim Cook.

Trump warned that companies that would neglect to meet the promises of a US production location would be charged in future. The tariff will besides not cover derivatives specified as iPhones. Apple, utilizing TSMC chips, will avoid additional costs – at least for now. The announcement went down. during a White home event attended by CEO Apple, Tim Cook. The date of entry into force of the duties has not yet been specified.

Apple moves part of its production from China to India as part of the diversification of the supply chain. The iPhone 16 is entirely created in India, both for the local marketplace and for export (e.g. to the US). In India, Apple's partners, including Foxconna and Pegatron, operate.

However, the current work exemptions are provisional and may be revoked. Apple seeks further exemptions from fees, including through the announced investment of $600 billion in US production.

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