Apple to Manufacture Mac Mini Desktops in Texas Facility for the First Time

California. American technology giant Apple has announced that it will manufacture some of its Mac Mini desktop computers in its Houston, Texas factory for the first time. The company unveiled the plan on Tuesday, stating it would involve significant expansion. It was reported that the production of Mac Minis will be included along with artificial intelligence (AI) servers.

Apple had committed to increasing its investment in the United States by $6 billion by 2025. Currently, the small and compact Mac Mini computers have been manufactured in Asia, accounting for less than 55 percent of total Mac sales. Company CEO Tim Cook said, 'Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we are proud to expand our presence in Houston. Mac Mini production will begin later this year.' Furthermore, the company also shared plans to establish an advanced manufacturing training center in Houston.

This move comes following pressure from US President Donald Trump. Trump had pressured manufacturing companies in various sectors to bring production back to the United States. Last year, Trump targeted Apple, threatening to increase tariffs if the company did not bring iPhone production to America.

During Trump's second term, Apple had to pay over $3 billion in additional tariffs alone. After the Supreme Court blocked Trump's broad tariffs, Trump announced the implementation of a 10 percent global rate. He then stated on Saturday that this rate would be 15 percent.

Tim Cook personally donated $41 million to Trump's inauguration committee. In August, standing alongside Trump during the announcement of additional US investment, Cook claimed that Apple's investment was already showing results. Analysts have stated that while changing the US supply chain will take time, the White House claims Trump's policies have motivated companies to increase American investment. Under this plan, Apple aims to strengthen its domestic production capacity while expanding production and investing in manufacturing training and technology within the country.