Apple announced plans to invest a staggering $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, a move that includes the establishment of a new artificial intelligence server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
The tech giant revealed it would collaborate with partners to construct a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing plant. This facility, slated to commence operations in 2026, will produce servers tailored for Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI-powered personal assistant designed for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. The Houston factory represents a significant component of Apple’s extensive investment strategy.
In addition to the new Texas facility, Apple anticipates hiring approximately 20,000 new employees across the U.S. during this period. The majority of these new hires will be concentrated in research and development (R&D), silicon engineering, software development, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future,” stated Apple CEO Tim Cook in a Monday announcement. “We’re excited about what this next chapter unlocks.”
This significant investment follows a meeting between Apple’s chief executive and President Donald Trump last week. The iPhone maker has faced pressure from the Trump administration regarding the location of its product manufacturing. Currently, Apple assembles most of its products in China.
Earlier this month, Trump implemented a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, building upon existing tariffs of up to 25% imposed during his first presidency.
Apple’s $500 billion investment initiative encompasses collaboration with U.S.-based suppliers and incorporates content production for its Apple TV+ media streaming service across 20 states, alongside new hires and substantial investment in research and development.
Apple emphasized that it “remains one of the largest U.S. taxpayers, having paid more than $75 billion in U.S. taxes over the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone.” The company also plans to expand its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, up from $5 billion, create a new manufacturing academy in Michigan, and further amplify its R&D investments in the U.S. to support cutting-edge fields such as silicon engineering.
