Apple announces the American Manufacturing Program with a $100B U.S. investment, moving all iPhone and Apple Watch glass production to Kentucky and expanding silicon, AI, and data infrastructure.
Apple Plans to Invest Over $600 Billion In The U.S. Over The Next 4 Years
As part of this new effort, Apple will move the production of all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass to the United States. This announcement, made by CEO Tim Cook alongside President Trump at the White House, signals a deeper shift in Apple’s supply chain strategy, one that now leans more heavily on U.S.-based labor and infrastructure.
Cover Glass Production Moves to Kentucky
At the core of the AMP is an expanded partnership with Corning, Apple’s long-time glass supplier. The company plans to build the world’s largest and most advanced smartphone glass production line at Corning’s factory in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. According to Apple, this means every iPhone and Apple Watch sold globally will soon feature Kentucky-made glass.
A new Apple-Corning Innovation Center will also open in Kentucky to support ongoing research and development around cover glass and durability technologies.
Expanded Silicon, Laser, and AI Infrastructure
Apple also confirmed several other AMP-related expansions:
- A multiyear agreement with Coherent, the company behind the VCSEL lasers used in Face ID and LiDAR. Manufacturing will continue at Coherent’s Sherman, Texas facility.
- A new 250,000-square-foot server facility in Houston, powering Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute.
- Up to 20,000 new jobs focused on AI, silicon engineering, and software.
- Expansion of Apple’s Maiden, NC data center and ongoing infrastructure development in Nevada, Iowa, and Oregon.
Apple Manufacturing Academy Opens in Detroit
A new Apple Manufacturing Academy is also set to open in Detroit this month, aimed at supporting small and mid-size U.S. manufacturers. This training initiative is designed to develop a new generation of skilled workers for Apple’s domestic supply chain.
Political Implications
The timing of the announcement comes after reported tensions between Apple and the Trump administration over manufacturing practices. While the AMP doesn’t mean iPhones will be assembled entirely in the U.S., the domestic investment in glass, laser components, servers, and silicon could help Apple avoid further political scrutiny.
With this new $100B initiative, Apple’s total investment in the U.S. will hit $600 billion over the next four years.
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