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Ahead of his inauguration, President Donald Trump held a victory rally where he shared some exciting news about Apple’s plans to increase investment in the United States. Trump revealed that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed to a major investment in the country, according to a report by Fox Business. Although the specifics were not detailed, Trump seemed enthusiastic, mentioning that Cook’s decision was influenced by his election win.
Trump also mentioned other business leaders, like those from SoftBank and DAMAC, who promised to invest more in the US. But it was Apple’s commitment that seemed to steal the show, especially with Cook’s reputation for supporting US manufacturing and job creation.
Apple’s continued focus on US manufacturing and jobs
Apple has always been a big supporter of creating jobs and manufacturing in the United States. Tim Cook has spoken about the company’s deep love for the country, saying that Apple could have only been created in the US. He’s also made it clear that Apple’s goal is to create as many jobs as possible within the country.
Even though most of Apple’s products, like iPhones and Macs, are still made abroad — mainly in China and India — the company has been making strides to increase its presence in the US. This new pledge to invest more shows Apple’s ongoing dedication to the US market and its workers.
Chips Act and growing investment in US manufacturing
Under the Biden administration, the Chips Act was introduced to encourage more tech companies to set up manufacturing in the US, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Thanks to this, Apple’s chip supplier, TSMC, is now building new plants on American soil. This is a step towards reducing the reliance on foreign production, especially from countries like China and India.
While Apple hasn’t revealed exactly what this new investment will look like, it’s clear that the company is aligning itself with broader trends in the tech industry, focusing more on US-based operations.
Trump and Cook: A relationship of cooperation
This announcement also comes on the back of Tim Cook’s interactions with President Trump during his first term in office. The relationship between Apple and the Trump administration has been a bit of a balancing act, but Cook has managed to navigate it successfully. In fact, he even personally donated $1 million to support Trump’s inauguration, showing that the relationship between the two has remained strong.
As Apple continues to make moves in the US, this latest investment pledge marks an important moment for both the company and the future of US manufacturing.
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