Pakistan, July 9 -- Apple has announced a multi-year agreement worth more than $30 billion with US semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom to design and manufacture advanced chips in the United States, marking one of the company's largest investments in domestic production.

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According to Apple, the partnership will result in the production of more than 15 billion chips in the US and forms part of its broader commitment to invest $600 billion in the American economy over the next four years. The agreement is aimed at strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing and expanding Apple's long-term supply chain within the United States.

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said advanc...