Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Apple Inc is set to announce a massive $100 billion commitment to boost U.S. manufacturing, a White House official revealed on Wednesday. The pledge is expected to support efforts to bring production back to the United States, aligning with President Donald Trump's ongoing push to reshape trade and tariff policies. The official, speaking anonymously, said the investment would be separate from Apple's previously announced $500 billion U.S. spending plan.

Back in February, Apple had shared plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over four years. This includes building a major AI server plant in Texas and creating around 20,000 new R&D jobs across the country. Wednesday's announcement would significantly expand Apple's ...