Apple to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing - A $600 Billion Bet by Trump and Apple

Apple has announced the "American Manufacturing Program," pledging an additional $100 billion (totaling $600 billion) over the next four years for domestic manufacturing in response to tariff pressures from President Trump. The company plans to produce 100% of the glass for iPhones and Apple Watches in Kentucky and co-develop next-generation semiconductors at the Samsung plant in Austin, Texas. An AI server factory in Houston is expected to be operational by 2026. This move comes amid pressure from Trump, who has suggested a 25% tariff on iPhones from China and India, prompting Apple to accelerate its shift from reliance on these countries back to domestic production. On social media, while some praise the initiative as a "job creator," others express skepticism, noting that assembling iPhones domestically could significantly increase prices. Following the announcement, Apple's stock price temporarily rose by 5%, but many posts pointed out past "failed plans," suggesting that the true test lies in the company's ability to execute.