Apple announces $100 billion US manufacturing plan after pressure from Donald Trump
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Apple will invest another $100 billion to expand manufacturing in the US as part of a strategy over four years, with a new American Manufacturing Program designed to increase local supply chain and advanced manufacturing. The company is extending a partnership with Corning to produce all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky and will collaborate with Samsung on new chip technology in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Apple aims to initiate mass production in its new Houston-based server factory by 2026 and expand its data center in North Carolina, also establishing a manufacturing academy in Michigan.
Apple is investing $100 billion to expand US manufacturing, building on its previous commitment of $500 billion over four years, amid pressures from President Trump.
A new American Manufacturing Program will bring more of Apple's supply chain and advanced manufacturing capabilities to the US, fostering domestic job growth.
Partnerships with Corning and Samsung aim to produce all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky and develop new chip-making technology in Austin.
Apple has faced criticism from Trump for relocating manufacturing to countries like Vietnam and India, threatening tariffs if more products are not made in the US.
Read at The Verge
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