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Trump’s America Attracts $150 Billion Investment from Manufacturing and Tech Giant
By Jake Beardslee · April 29, 2025
$150 Billion Investment Announced by U.S. Manufacturing and Tech Giant
A major U.S.-based manufacturing and technology firm has announced a sweeping $150 billion investment in the American economy over the next five years—one of the largest commitments of its kind in recent years.This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy and broader push to expand domestic manufacturing. The White House / Wikimedia
$30 Billion of $150 Billion Investment Earmarked for Research and Development
IBM, a longstanding leader in the tech and computing sector, said Monday that the initiative “includes an investment of more than $30 billion in research and development to advance and continue IBM’s American manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers.” foreignpressctr / Wikimedia
Apple, Nvidia Among Other Tech Giants Pledging U.S. Investments
IBM is the latest major tech player to announce a multibillion-dollar investment in the United States, joining companies like Apple and Nvidia in ramping up domestic spending. In February, Apple revealed plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S., including the development of a new manufacturing facility in Texas. Daniel L. Lu / Wikimedia
Nvidia Plans $500 Billion in U.S.-Based Chip Production
Nvidia, a key player in the artificial intelligence boom, announced earlier this month that it plans to produce up to $500 billion worth of chips and supercomputers exclusively in the United States over the next four years. Coolcaesar / Wikimedia
IBM CEO: ‘Technology Defines the Future’
“Technology doesn't just build the future — it defines it,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman and CEO. Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
IBM Statement Ties New Investment to Company’s Historic U.S. Manufacturing Roots
“We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment, we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world's most advanced computing and AI capabilities,” Krishna continued. AVandewerdt / Wikimedia
Tech Investment Surge Aligns with Trump’s Manufacturing Agenda
The wave of tech investments follows President Trump’s ongoing push to prioritize domestic manufacturing, a central aim of his broader tariff agenda. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia
Temporary Tariff Relief Granted to Electronics Sector
Earlier this month, the tech industry received a temporary reprieve when the administration announced that electronics would be exempt from the president’s “reciprocal” tariffs. The White House / Wikimedia
Tariff Uncertainty Still Looms Over Tech Industry
However, uncertainty remains. Trump has signaled that electronics could still be subject to sector-specific tariffs, though the administration has not yet provided details. Zana Latif / Pexels
IBM Highlights Role of American-Made Mainframes
In its official statement, IBM repeatedly emphasized its commitment to U.S.-based operations. “More than 70% of the entire world’s transactions by value run through the IBM mainframes that are manufactured right here in America,” the company said. Mariano Di Luch / Pexels
Quantum Computing to Remain U.S.-Based, Says IBM
IBM also pledged to “continue to design, build and assemble quantum computers in America.” Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services, LLC
Media Weighs Political Impact of Investment Surge
Media coverage noted the significance of the deal, while also reflecting on its political implications. “Although not all the companies pledging to expand in the U.S. have directly cited the tariffs as a motivating factor,” CBS News wrote, “the White House has touted such corporate commitments as wins.” René DeAnda / Unsplash