Here’s the deal: Apple is investing $2.5 billion to produce all the cover glass for iPhones and Apple Watches right here in the U.S. — specifically at Corning’s plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. For the first time, every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide will feature American-made glass. That’s a game-changer.

Corning is doubling down, building the largest and most advanced smartphone glass factory in the world — and turning the entire facility into a hub for innovation and production for Apple. This means more jobs, more engineering, and a serious boost to local economies in Kentucky, with workforce growth projected at 50%. 

This move isn’t just about glass — it’s part of Apple’s bigger vision: investing over $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. They’re pushing to bring critical parts and manufacturing back home, reducing reliance on overseas supply chains, and creating a more resilient, domestic tech ecosystem.

Tim Cook summed it up: “Thanks to American manufacturing, every new iPhone and Apple Watch is made with precision right here in Kentucky.” Corning’s CEO, Wendell Weeks, added that after 18 years of partnership, this new investment keeps their legacy of innovation alive — from the first iPhone to today’s most durable glass.

This isn’t old news — it’s a bold move that signals where Apple is headed: investing in American talent, American factories, and American innovation. This is how you build a future-proof supply chain and create real value for the long haul.