Apple to Begin Limited Mac Mini Production in US
Apple has announced plans to manufacture some of its Mac Mini desktop computers in the United States for the first time, marking a shift toward greater domestic production as pressure mounts from the administration of Donald Trump.
The technology giant said on Tuesday that it will significantly expand operations at its facility in Houston, Texas, where Mac Mini devices and artificial intelligence servers are expected to be produced later this year. Apple did not disclose how many units would be made in the US, noting that the compact desktop accounts for less than 5% of overall Mac sales and is currently produced in Asia.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said the move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to American manufacturing. “We’re proud to expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac Mini starting later this year,” he said, adding that the site would also host an advanced manufacturing training centre.
The announcement follows Apple’s pledge last year to boost its US investment by $600bn. It also comes amid heightened trade tensions, with Trump repeatedly urging major manufacturers to relocate production to the US and threatening higher tariffs on companies that fail to do so.
Apple has been among the firms most affected by the administration’s trade policies, paying more than $3bn in tariffs during Trump’s second term. Although the Supreme Court last week blocked several of the president’s emergency import taxes, Trump has since moved to impose a new global tariff regime.
Analysts caution that any major restructuring of Apple’s supply chain will take time. The company still earns about half of its revenue from iPhones produced in China, Vietnam and India, underscoring the challenges of rapidly shifting manufacturing back to the US.
