Apple(US:AAPL) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-11 04:11Group 1 - The U.S. has been pressuring Apple to manufacture iPhones domestically rather than in countries like China and India, especially since Trump's administration [1][3] - Tim Cook has been trying to appease Trump by proposing a $500 billion investment in AI devices and other products in the U.S., which is seen as a temporary measure [3] - Trump previously threatened a 100% tax on all semiconductors entering the U.S., but offered exemptions for companies that invest in U.S. manufacturing, leading Cook to commit an additional $1 billion, totaling $600 billion, to increase U.S. manufacturing [5][7] Group 2 - Apple has begun investing $2.5 billion in a factory in Kentucky to produce glass covers for iPhones and Apple Watches, marking the first time all glass covers will be made in the U.S. [5] - Trump's satisfaction with Apple's actions is evident, as he is more lenient regarding the immediate return of iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. [7] - The reality of iPhone manufacturing returning to the U.S. is complicated by the lack of a domestic supply chain, making it unlikely during Trump's term, but the appearance of cooperation is what matters for both parties [8]