The premise is that this is a fluff piece warning politicians to take it easy on Apple lest these precious jobs should disappear.
It's literally PR hosted on their own press portal. We're you expecting critical journalism?
As someone working for another company where some governments often threaten the existence of my job and the jobs of my colleagues, this concern resonates with me.
This piece is clearly in response to the existing and impending Chinese tariffs, and in response to the President’s constant attacks on large companies with his protectionist rhetoric.
This is nothing new nor unique to Apple. All major businesses tout job creation when they can. They get more clout from it.