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Apple to move some Mac Mini production to U.S. this year as part of effort to boost domestic manufacturing

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Apple will begin U.S. production of Mac Mini computers in Houston later this year, marking the first domestic manufacturing of the device. The move aligns with a $600 billion commitment to bolster U.S. manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains. The Houston facility, expanded for AI server production, will now assemble Mac Minis alongside training programs. CEO Tim Cook confirmed accelerated progress, including increased AI server output and a new Advanced Manufacturing Center for workforce development. Apple faces pressure from tariffs, having paid $3.3 billion under recent levies. While the Supreme Court struck down some tariffs, uncertainty persists, pushing Apple to diversify production beyond China to India and Vietnam. The 20,000-square-foot Houston center will train students, suppliers, and businesses in advanced manufacturing techniques used for Apple products, aiming to strengthen domestic tech expertise and supply chain resilience. This shift reflects broader industry trends toward localized production, balancing cost efficiency with geopolitical risks and trade policy volatility. The move also supports Apple’s long-term strategy to mitigate tariff impacts.
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In this articleApple said it's moving production of some of its Mac Mini computers to the U.S. later this year as the company seeks to bolster domestic manufacturing. The iPhone maker last year unveiled plans to invest $600 billion in the U.S., with CEO Tim Cook appearing at the White House with President Donald Trump in August for the announcement of a $100 billion outlay. The company also has said it will purchase parts and expand its relationship with U.S. suppliers. "As part of our $600B commitment, Mac mini will be produced in the US for the first time later this year!" Cook wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "We're accelerating our progress even further — producing more AI servers and opening an all-new Apple Advanced Manufacturing Center for hands-on training."The Mac Mini is Apple's compact, more affordable desktop computer, which start at about $600, according to the company's website. Later this year, production will begin at a new factory in Houston, where Apple started producing AI servers last year, the company said in a statement. "We began shipping advanced AI servers from Houston ahead of schedule, and we're excited to accelerate that work even further," Cook said in the release.Apple has been hit hard by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, paying about $3.3 billion since the president initiated the levies last year. Apple is sourcing half of its iPhones for the U.S. from India and most of its other U.S.-bound products like Macs, AirPods and watches from Vietnam.

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a large chunk of President Trump's far-reaching tariff agenda, but uncertainty remains after Trump rebuked the decision. Apple said its 20,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing center in Houston will open its doors later this year. The company said it will provide training in advanced manufacturing techniques to students, supplier employees, and American businesses, teaching them "the same innovative processes that are used to make Apple products."WATCH: How the Supreme Court's tariff ruling could shift Apple's supply chainGot a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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