IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years
techcrunch.comPublished: 4/28/2025
Summary
IBM is set to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years, focusing on modernizing its mainframe systems and quantum computing research to strengthen its global position in tech and support economic growth. CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing and jobs as part of its strategy to remain at the forefront of advanced computing and AI. This latest move joins a growing trend among companies like Apple and Nvidia, who have also pledged significant investments in U.S. manufacturing since President Trump's administration began.