Tim Cook Praises Trump in High-Stakes CEO Meeting: A New Era of American Innovation Dawns

Tim Cook Praises Trump in US Tech Titan Meeting

Apple CEO Tim Cook participated in a meeting with President Donald Trump and other business CEOs via satellite on April 30, 2025. Cook emphasized Apple's commitment to American innovation and its significant investment in the country, including a $500 billion investment plan. He also praised Trump's focus on domestic semiconductor manufacturing and highlighted Apple's role in supporting these initiatives.

The meeting included representatives from companies like Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, and Pratt Factories. A photo opportunity was held in the Oval Office, featuring items representing each company, including an autographed Apple Silicon wafer on display alongside a Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine.

While Cook praised the administration's efforts, he revealed that Apple expects to take a $900 million hit from Trump's plans in the next quarter. The meeting also included private discussions with business leaders, though it is unclear whether tariffs were discussed.