Apple has confirmed plans to start production of certain Mac Mini desktop computers in the United States, marking the company's initial efforts to boost homegrown manufacturing in response to pressure from former President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Apple revealed intentions to significantly expand its Houston, Texas factory for making Mac Mini units and artificial intelligence servers.
This strategic move follows Apple's commitment last year to inject $600 billion into the U.S. economy.
Currently, the Mac Mini, a compact computer produced overseas, comprises less than 5% of the total Mac sales, and the company has not disclosed specific details about the planned production scale in the U.S.
"Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we’re proud to significantly expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac Mini starting later this year," stated CEO Tim Cook.
In addition to the production expansion, Apple is planning to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing training center at its Houston site.
Trump, who has urged various manufacturers to return production to the U.S., specifically mentioned Apple last year, threatening tariff increases on products if the company did not relocate iPhone manufacturing to America.
The firm has faced substantial financial impacts due to Trump’s tariffs, incurring over $3 billion in costs from these levies.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent action against many of Trump’s proposed import taxes, the former president announced intentions to introduce a global tariff rate starting at 10%, which he later altered to 15%.
Cook also contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural committee, and during an announcement in August regarding a further U.S. investment pledge, he remarked that Apple’s investments were already yielding positive outcomes.
The White House has been quick to assert that Trump’s policies are successfully encouraging corporations to direct more resources toward the U.S. economy, but analysts caution that altering Apple’s supply chain will take considerable time.
Approximately half of Apple’s revenue is generated through iPhone sales, with the devices assembled in China, Vietnam, and India.
On Tuesday, Apple's stock responded positively, climbing by over 2%.
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