Apple’s Texas Expansion Signals Shift Toward US Manufacturing Under Trump Policies
Apple is bringing more of its operations back to the U.S., announcing plans for a Texas factory dedicated to AI servers and a nationwide expansion of research and development jobs. The decision comes after President Donald Trump’s policies pushed companies to prioritize American manufacturing and reduce reliance on China.
The company revealed its commitment to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, a move that follows Trump’s push for businesses to move production stateside. Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Trump last week, as Apple faces potential 10% tariffs on products assembled in China. The company has previously sought tariff waivers, but with the administration’s focus on boosting domestic industry, Apple is making significant investments in the U.S.
Apple’s new Houston facility will span 250,000 square feet and focus on manufacturing servers used in its AI-driven cloud computing services. Previously, these servers were produced outside the U.S., but Apple is now partnering with Foxconn to bring that work to Texas.
The company is also doubling its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, a move that will support American suppliers and manufacturing initiatives, including expanded chip production at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona facility. That project, which began during Trump’s first term, aligns with the CHIPS Act’s push to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Apple’s nationwide expansion will also include 20,000 research and development jobs focused on AI, software engineering and custom silicon production. The company is launching a manufacturing academy in Michigan to train small and mid-sized firms in advanced production techniques, further reinforcing its commitment to domestic industry.
This shift follows a broader trend of companies moving operations out of high-tax, high-regulation states like California and into business-friendly states like Texas. Tesla, SpaceX and X have all relocated their headquarters to Texas, following policies that make the state more attractive for major tech investments.
