Texas: Apple has announced plans to manufacture some of its Mac mini models in the United States for the first time, marking a significant step toward boosting domestic production under pressure from Donald Trump to reshore manufacturing.
The tech giant said it will carry out a significant expansion of its facility in Houston, Texas, where it will produce Mac mini desktop computers as well as artificial intelligence servers. The move follows the company’s earlier pledge to increase US investment by $600 billion.
Chief executive Tim Cook said the company is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing and proud to expand its footprint in Houston, with production of the compact desktop devices expected to begin later this year. An advanced manufacturing training centre is also planned at the site.
Currently, the compact computers are primarily assembled in Asia and represent less than 5 percent of Mac sales. Analysts note that while the shift signals a strategic adjustment, major changes to the company’s global supply chain will take time.
The announcement comes as Donald Trump continues to push companies to relocate production to the US, including threats of higher tariffs on firms that rely heavily on overseas manufacturing. The company has already incurred more than $3 billion in tariff costs linked to the administration’s trade policies.
Despite political pressure, the majority of the company’s revenue still comes from iPhones manufactured in countries such as China, Vietnam and India. Market reaction to the news was positive, with shares of Apple rising more than 2 percent.
The development highlights growing efforts by major technology firms to diversify production bases and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in response to geopolitical and economic pressures.
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