America Quote by Michael Porter

“Apple does all of its research and development in America. It has all these brilliant people sitting in Silicon Valley. But until recently, Apple made nothing in America. Zero. And the jobs that were accessible to a good, well-trained worker that knew how to do welding or assembly, none of those…” quote by Michael Porter — Download Open image

“Apple does all of its research and development in America. It has all these brilliant people sitting in Silicon Valley. But until recently, Apple made nothing in America. Zero. And the jobs that were accessible to a good, well-trained worker that knew how to do welding or assembly, none of those jobs had stayed in America. We don't have the workforce.”

Michael Porter

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Commentary, date unspecified, likely interview

Apple’s R&D is US‑based but manufacturing remains overseas, highlighting a skills gap in domestic production.

In simple terms: US innovation outpaces local manufacturing.

Key Takeaway

Invest in workforce training for advanced manufacturing.

Themes

economics manufacturing policy global trade

Mood

analytical critical

Type

speech commentary

When to use this quote

tech companies
government policy
education programs
workforce development

Key Concepts

industrial policy skill development supply chain

Questions to Reflect On

How can the US attract manufacturing jobs?
What policies could bridge the skill gap?

A Different Perspective

Domestic production needs skilled labor and incentives.

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