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Apple Expands U.S. Manufacturing Program with Four New Partners

Apple Inc. announced the expansion of its American Manufacturing Program on August 6, 2025, adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics as new domestic partners. The company will invest $400 million through 2030 as part of a $600 billion pledge to U.S. manufacturing and innovation. This initiative aims to create jobs and strengthen domestic production capabilities, with TDK starting U.S. sensor production for the first time. Apple's current U.S. operations support over 450,000 jobs, and it plans to hire 20,000 more in R&D and related fields. The announcement was made at the White House with President Donald Trump and CEO Tim Cook.

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Apple Expands U.S. Manufacturing Program with Four New Partners

Apple Inc. has expanded its American Manufacturing Program (AMP) by adding four new partners to produce essential components in the United States for global products, with a planned investment of $400 million through 2030.

Announcement and Context

The expansion was announced on August 6, 2025, at the White House, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook presenting the initiative. This follows the launch of AMP in August 2025, which coincided with a $100 billion increase in U.S. manufacturing investment.

New Partnerships and Investment

Apple has partnered with:

  • Bosch
  • Cirrus Logic
  • TDK
  • Qnity Electronics These companies will manufacture materials and components domestically. The $400 million investment is part of Apple's broader $600 billion, four-year commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

Job Creation and Economic Impact

Apple's U.S. operations currently support more than 450,000 jobs across all 50 states. The company plans to directly hire an additional 20,000 employees in fields such as:

  • Research and development
  • Silicon engineering
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Software development

TDK's First U.S. Sensor Production

Among the new partners, TDK—a long-time Apple supplier—will begin manufacturing sensors in the U.S. for the first time. These sensors, including technology for iPhone camera stabilization, will be used in devices sold globally and are expected to increase the volume of chips sourced from U.S. silicon supply chains.

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