Apple to Begin Mac Mini Production in Texas Amid $600 Billion U.S. Investment Plan

Apple is set to shift part of its Mac Mini production to the United States, marking a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing footprint. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant will begin assembling the Mac Mini desktop computer later this year at a Foxconn facility in north Houston, Texas.

The move aligns with Apple’s previously announced commitment to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. The decision also comes amid renewed political pressure on overseas manufacturing. In May, President Donald Trump warned Apple of a potential 25% tariff on products produced outside the U.S., reversing earlier exemptions for smartphones, computers, and other electronics imported from China.

While Apple will start U.S.-based assembly of the Mac Mini, production in Asia will continue. Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan stated that the Houston plant will initially focus on meeting domestic demand as the U.S. assembly line scales up. It remains unclear whether Apple plans to reduce output at its Asian facilities.

Apple reportedly has stronger confidence in long-term demand for the Mac Mini, which has gained more popularity compared to the higher-end Mac Pro. To support its expanded operations, the company is also enhancing the Houston site with a new advanced manufacturing training center.

Despite the announcement, Apple’s history with U.S. manufacturing investments has drawn scrutiny. In 2019, CEO Tim Cook toured a Texas plant promoted as a new production facility, although it had been operating since 2013. Production from that site was later relocated to Thailand.

Currently, Apple manufactures the majority of its products, including iPhones and iPads, in Asia, particularly in China, while gradually diversifying production to countries such as India, Vietnam, and Thailand.