IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM made a groundbreaking announcement on Monday, revealing their plan to invest a staggering $150 billion into U.S. manufacturing in order to stimulate the economy. This substantial investment will include over $30 billion allocated towards research and development, with a specific focus on maintaining the production of IBM’s mainframe and quantum computers within the United States.
Arvind Krishna, the Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, emphasized the pivotal role that technology plays in shaping the future. In a statement released on Monday, Krishna stated, “Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it. We have been dedicated to American jobs and manufacturing since our inception 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment, we are ensuring that IBM remains at the forefront of the world’s most advanced computing and AI capabilities.”
IBM’s mainframes are currently manufactured in Poughkeepsie, New York, highlighting the company’s long-standing presence in American manufacturing.
This investment comes at a time when President Trump has implemented a comprehensive tariff regime aimed at incentivizing companies to expand their manufacturing operations within the U.S. While not all companies have explicitly cited tariffs as a driving factor, the White House has celebrated corporate commitments to bolstering American manufacturing.
Recent examples include pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s pledge to invest $55 billion in U.S. manufacturing, Apple’s commitment to spend over $500 billion on expanding its manufacturing facilities across several states, and Nvidia’s decision to commence chip and AI supercomputer production in the U.S. These initiatives align with the White House’s vision of enhancing American manufacturing dominance.
Apple, in particular, plans to construct a new 250,000-square-foot factory in Houston dedicated to building servers for Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI division. Similarly, Nvidia emphasized that manufacturing chips and AI supercomputers in the U.S. will bolster their supply chain and enhance resiliency.
