Trump and Apple to Announce $100 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Push Amid Tariff Pressure

Trump and Apple to Announce $100 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Push Amid Tariff Pressure

In a major move to boost domestic manufacturing, President Donald Trump and Apple are expected to announce a new $100 billion investment aimed at expanding Apple’s U.S. production capabilities. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the announcement is slated for Wednesday at the White House, with Apple CEO Tim Cook in attendance.

Bringing Apple’s Supply Chain Home

This new investment reportedly focuses on:

  • Reshoring key parts of Apple’s supply chain

  • Manufacturing more critical components in the U.S.

  • Boosting economic and national security through domestic tech production

Combined with a previous $500 billion pledge made in February, this will raise Apple’s total commitment to $600 billion, according to the White House.

“Today’s announcement with Apple is another win for our manufacturing industry that will simultaneously help reshore the production of critical components to protect America’s economic and national security,” said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers.

Tariff Threats Fueling the Shift

The move follows increasing pressure from the Trump administration, including:

  • Proposed 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in the U.S.

  • Public comments from Trump telling Cook to “stop building iPhones in India”

Apple, facing growing trade-related costs, disclosed during last week’s Q3 earnings call that it had already absorbed $800 million in tariffs and expects that number to grow to $1.1 billion by September.

Will iPhones Be Made in the USA? Not Quite Yet.

Despite the eye-popping investment, sources say this plan does not involve full-scale iPhone assembly in the U.S.—a task that would require massive restructuring of Apple’s global supply chain.

CEO Tim Cook acknowledged on the earnings call that:

“The vast majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. now come from India,”
but added, “we will do more in the United States.”

What’s Next?

With an official announcement looming, industry watchers are eager to learn:

  • Which Apple components will be manufactured in the U.S.?

  • Will jobs be created as a result?

  • How will this impact Apple’s pricing strategy for consumers?

Stay tuned for full details from the White House event on Wednesday.

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