• Apple plans to start US production of Mac Minis at Foxconn Houston. • Move aligns with US manufacturing push amid Trump administration incentives. • Production slated for later this year, expanding Apple’s domestic footprint. • CEO Tim Cook emphasizes commitment to American manufacturing and local jobs. • Facility currently assembles Apple AI servers, repurposed for Mac Mini assembly.

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  • Apple is set to begin producing some Mac Mini desktop computers in the United States later this year, with assembly starting at a Foxconn plant in north Houston, Texas. The move is part of Apple’s broader $600 billion U.S. investment plan, aimed at meeting President Trump’s push for domestic manufacturing and avoiding a potential 25 % tariff on overseas‑made products. While the company will continue to manufacture most Mac Minis in Asia, the Houston facility will handle a portion of local demand. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook highlighted the expansion as a commitment to American manufacturing, and COO Sabih Khan noted that Mac Mini sales are higher and more reliable than those of the Mac Pro. The company has no plans to shift iPhone production from Asia.

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