Tim Cook says Apple's manufacturing expansion across the U.S. will create a 'domino effect'

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In an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer , CEO Tim Cook described Apple 's commitment to bolster domestic manufacturing, suggesting the factories will bring more businesses to communities.

"We can't be everywhere. I wish we could, but we are putting $600 billion to work in the next four years," he said. "And so it is an extraordinary commitment. And there's 79 factories across the U.S. that will benefit from this."

Cook told Cramer Apple's factory buildout might encourage other corporations to build their own factories in these communities, creating a "domino effect." He also said there will be "some surprises" for communities who do not yet know Apple will be bringing business to their areas.

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