[News] Tech Giants Commit Over $1 Trillion to US Investments, Led by Apple, Meta, and Others

After Donald Trump took office, in response to his call for companies to invest in the U.S., many major tech companies made investment commitments. According to a report from ijiwei, citing Bloomberg, on February 24, Apple became the latest company to pledge a massive investment in the U.S. The company announced plans to invest USD 500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, manufacture AI servers domestically, and create 20,000 new jobs.

Besides Apple, several major tech companies also announced investments in the U.S. following Trump’s inauguration.

Stargate

Notably, just a day after Trump’s inauguration, ChatGPT developer OpenAI, SoftBank, and software giant Oracle Corp. announced a joint venture worth up to USD 500 billion, named Stargate, aimed at developing AI infrastructure across the U.S., according to the report.

The report further highlights that Stargate’s first project is a massive data center complex spanning approximately 875 acres in Abilene, Texas, which will eventually serve as a hub for powering AI systems.

SoftBank

In late 2024, even before Trump officially assumed office, Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of Japan’s SoftBank Group, announced plans to invest USD 100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, according to a report from MoneyDJ, citing The Japan Times. This investment is projected to generate 100,000 new jobs.

The report also indicates that AI-related initiatives, including AI data centers, are expected to be a key focus of SoftBank’s investment plans.

Meta

As noted by a previous report from Reuters, Meta Platforms plans to invest up to USD 65 billion in 2025 to expand its AI infrastructure. This includes building a data center exceeding 2 gigawatts, large enough to cover a significant portion of Manhattan, as highlighted by the report. The company had announced a USD 10 billion data center in Louisiana, as noted by Bloomberg.

Meanwhile, a February 26th Reuters report, citing The Information, states that sources suggest Meta Platforms is in discussions to develop a new data center campus for its AI projects, with potential costs exceeding USD 200 billion. The report indicates that the company is reportedly considering building the campus in Louisiana, Wyoming, or Texas, though the plans have not been confirmed.

Amazon

Likewise, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed plans to invest approximately USD 11 billion to expand its infrastructure in Georgia, aiming to enhance support for cloud computing and AI technologies, according to its press release. This investment is expected to generate at least 550 new high-skilled jobs.

Amazon had planned to invest tens of billions in new data centers well before Trump was elected and was already expected to spend nearly USD 100 billion on capital expenditures this year, according to Bloomberg.

Microsoft

Despite speculation about Microsoft canceling some data center leases, a CNBC report states that on the 24th, the company reaffirmed its commitment to investing over USD 80 billion in capital expenditures to build AI data centers worldwide, though it may strategically adjust its infrastructure in certain areas.

Bloomberg highlights that more than half of Microsoft’s investment is allocated to the U.S. The company has also outlined plans to expand data center capacity in Arizona and Texas.

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