★ Private Action
Apple adds $100B to U.S. manufacturing pledge, total $600B
Filed August 2025$100,000,000,000
★ The Brief
What happened
On August 6, 2025, Apple raised its U.S. investment pledge by $100 billion to a $600 billion total and promised 20,000 new hires, announcing it at the White House beside Trump as it faced steep proposed tariffs on its overseas supply chain.
Who benefits
Deal or steal?
Apple made the pledge as it sought relief from threatened tariffs; the same month CEO Tim Cook gave Trump a gold souvenir, and Trump exempted Apple from 100% chip tariffs.
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On August 6, 2025, Apple announced it would increase its previously stated $500bn US domestic investment commitment by an additional $100bn over the next four years, for a total of $600bn. The company also pledged to directly hire 20,000 US workers. Apple stated the investments involve work with 10 companies across the US that produce components used in Apple products. The announcement was made at the White House alongside President Trump, who praised the commitment. The pledge comes as Apple faces the prospect of steep tariffs on goods from China and India, where much of its supply chain and assembly operations are based.
Further reading
- ★ Government ActionAugust 2025Trump doubles India tariffs to 50% on day of Apple investment event
- ★ Private ActionAugust 2025Tim Cook gifts Trump gold souvenir during Apple tariff lobbying
- ★ Government ActionAugust 2025Trump exempts Apple and other tech investors from 100% chip tariffs
- ★ Private ActionOctober 2025Corporations pledge funding for Trump's $300M White House ballroom
- ★ Private ActionJuly 2025Rolex gifts Trump a desk clock during Swiss tariff lobbying
- ★ Government ActionJuly 2025Trump cuts Swiss tariffs 39% to 15% after Rolex lobbying