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Apple announces $2.5 billion expansion of iPhone and Watch glass partnership with Corning
CNBC Televisionยท2025-08-06 21:29

Investments & Partnerships - Apple is investing $25 billion to expand the Corning facility in Kentucky, aiming for 100% of the glass used in iPhones and Apple Watches to be produced there [1][2] - Apple continues existing deals with suppliers like Coherent, Global Wafers America, Global Foundry, Samsung, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments [3][4] - Broadcom is developing and building cellular components for 5G and wireless connectivity in the United States [5] Production & Manufacturing - Construction is underway for the Houston factory, announced with a $500 billion investment, to produce AI servers for Apple Intelligence, expected to be fully operational in 2026 [4] - Apple has shifted a significant portion of its production meant for the US to India to benefit from lower tariff rates outside of China, with the goal of fulfilling US demand [6][7] - Work on AI servers, previously done overseas, will now be conducted in Texas starting next year [9][10] Trade & Tariff - Apple is receiving tariff relief, specifically an exemption from the doubling of India tariffs [5][6]