What Apple's $100 billion US pledge really means — and what it doesn't mean

Group 1 - Apple plans to invest an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing, which is part of a broader strategy to align with political pressures and tariffs [1][5][11] - This new investment follows a previous commitment made in 2021 to invest $430 billion over five years and hire 20,000 employees, with some projects already underway [2][5] - The recent announcement indicates an increase in spending by $25 billion annually, building on earlier plans, although there is no mention of additional hiring [3][5] Group 2 - There are doubts about whether Apple will manufacture iPhones in the US, as recreating the necessary supply chain is considered nearly impossible [4][9] - The investment is seen as beneficial for political optics, particularly for Donald Trump, who seeks to showcase corporate investment in America [9][12] - Apple is also looking for relief from tariffs imposed by Trump, having already incurred approximately $2 billion in tariffs over the last two quarters [11][12]