Economy · 2025-04-22
Apple had never invested in the United States before his second term
False
Trump asserted that Apple had never invested in the United States before the investment announcements he touted.
What the evidence shows
Apple had previously invested extensively in U.S. operations, facilities and suppliers.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
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