Apple will start making its Mac Mini desktop computers in the United States later this year, in a major change to its global production strategy. The devices will be assembled at the company’s expanded manufacturing facility in Houston, which is already being used to produce advanced artificial intelligence servers.
The move is part of Apple’s broader plan to invest about $600 billion in the US. The investment is aimed at strengthening local manufacturing, building a stronger supply chain and creating jobs. The Houston expansion is expected to generate thousands of new roles and will also house a training centre to help workers learn advanced manufacturing skills.
Chief executive Tim Cook said the company remains strongly committed to the future of American manufacturing. He noted that production of AI servers at the same facility has already started earlier than planned. Apple has also been increasing the number of components it sources from US suppliers, including chips made at multiple plants across the country.
The decision comes as Washington continues to push for more domestic production. Tariff threats during the tenure of Donald Trump had encouraged several global technology firms to consider shifting some manufacturing to the US to reduce dependence on imports.
However, most of Apple’s products will still be made in Asia. The US plant will initially focus mainly on meeting domestic demand. The Mac Mini is a smaller and less complex product compared with devices like the iPhone, making it easier to assemble locally.
The new project will double Apple’s manufacturing space in Houston and support its long-term goal of building a stronger ecosystem for high-end technology production in the US. The company has already made progress under its American manufacturing programme by sourcing billions of dollars’ worth of US-made chips and launching training initiatives for smaller manufacturers.