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Key Highlights:
– Apple increases US investment to USD 600 billion with new USD 100 billion pledge.
– Tim Cook gifts Trump a one-of-a-kind glass disc with a 24K gold base.
– The memento was designed by a former US Marine working at Apple.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the tech giant will invest an additional USD 100 billion in the United States, taking its total commitment to USD 600 billion over the next four years. The announcement was made during a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on August 6, 2025.
This major investment will go toward expanding Apple’s manufacturing, job creation, and supply chain operations across the U.S. It follows an earlier pledge of USD 500 billion and includes plans to hire 20,000 more American workers.
A Unique Gift for Trump from Apple
To mark the occasion, Tim Cook presented President Trump with a special gift—a large, round glass piece made by Apple’s long-time glass supplier, Corning. The glass disc has the Apple logo engraved on it, with Trump’s name at the top, and Tim Cook’s signature along with “Made in USA” and the year 2025 at the bottom.
What makes the gift truly unique is its base—made of 24-karat gold from Utah. Cook shared that the piece was designed by a former US Marine Corps corporal who now works at Apple. “It’s a unique unit of one,” Cook said proudly.
Apple’s Strategy: Manufacturing More in the USA
President Trump praised Apple’s move, calling it “a significant step” toward the larger goal of making iPhones in the United States. “Companies like Apple, they’re coming home,” Trump told reporters. He added that while this is a big move, he still wants to see Apple manufacture entire iPhones on U.S. soil.
The increased investment could also help Apple avoid future tariffs, especially as trade policies remain a key concern for global companies operating in the U.S.
This announcement and gift highlight Apple’s strong focus on American manufacturing and its ongoing relationship with the U.S. government. The company has already spent billions supporting U.S.-based jobs and facilities, and this latest commitment shows it plans to continue that path.
With gold prices currently over USD 3,300 per ounce, the value of the gift adds a touch of luxury to an already high-profile announcement.