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Tim Cook Unveils $100B U.S. Investment Amid Tariff Exemption

8/18/2025

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing during a White House visit.
This announcement coincided with Trump's exemption of Apple from new tariffs on computer chips.
Critics raised concerns about potential "pay-to-play" governance and the integrity of export controls.
Trump approved Nvidia and AMD's AI chip exports to China, requiring a 15% revenue share with the U.S. government.

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Story summary

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing during a White House visit.
This announcement coincided with Trump's exemption of Apple from new tariffs on computer chips.
Critics raised concerns about potential "pay-to-play" governance and the integrity of export controls.
Trump approved Nvidia and AMD's AI chip exports to China, requiring a 15% revenue share with the U.S. government.