Tim Cook at Trump dinner: $600B US investment pledge
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump. During the event Trump praised Cook and other tech leaders, and directly asked about Apple’s investment plans in the United States.
According to reports, Cook reiterated Apple’s commitment to invest roughly $600 billion in the US — a figure that has been discussed previously as part of Apple’s long-term investment plans. The meeting included a broad group of tech leaders and covered topics such as AI, innovation, and US competitiveness.
“How much will you be investing in the US?” — a question reportedly posed by President Trump during the dinner.
Key takeaways
- Tim Cook confirmed Apple’s ~$600B pledge to invest in the United States.
- The dinner gathered multiple tech leaders, underscoring industry-government dialogue on investment and innovation.
- Observers will be watching whether announced commitments lead to concrete job growth and onshore manufacturing.
Attendees reportedly included leaders from major tech firms. The discussion reportedly touched on AI, economic competitiveness, and how to encourage more onshore investment.
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