Apple announced plans to establish a new factory for artificial intelligence servers in Texas as part of a $500 billion investment in the United States, according to a company statement released on Monday. The tech giant will collaborate with partners to develop a 250, 000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston, specifically designed to create servers for Apple Intelligence, the AI personal assistant for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. Set to commence operations in 2026, this new factory is a significant component of Apple's ambitious investment strategy over the next four years. Alongside the Texas facility, Apple intends to hire approximately 20, 000 new employees nationwide. The majority of these new positions will center around research and development, or R&D, as well as silicon engineering, software development, and advancements in AI and machine learning, as stated by Apple. "We are optimistic about the future of American innovation, and we are proud to enhance our longstanding investments in the U. S. with this $500 billion commitment to the nation's future, " Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed in a statement on Monday. This initiative follows a meeting last week between Apple’s CEO and President Donald Trump. Apple is facing pressure from the Trump administration regarding its manufacturing decisions. Currently, the company assembles most of its products in China. Earlier this month, Trump signed an order to implement a long-anticipated 10% tariff on Chinese goods, in addition to existing tariffs of up to 25% imposed during his previous presidency. As part of its $500 billion investment plan, Apple stated that it would engage with suppliers across the U. S. , produce content for its Apple TV+ streaming service in 20 states, and focus on new hires and research and development expenditures. Apple has underscored that it "remains one of the largest U. S.

taxpayers, having contributed over $75 billion in taxes in the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone. " The tech powerhouse also revealed plans to double its U. S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, establish a new manufacturing academy in Michigan, and enhance its R&D investments in the U. S. to promote cutting-edge fields like silicon engineering.