Apple is set to produce certain Mac Mini units in the United States and is expanding its factory in Houston

Apple initiates production of the Mac Mini in the US and starts manufacturing AI servers, expanding its Houston factory in response to pressure from Trump.

Apple has announced that it will manufacture a portion of its Mac Mini desktop computers in the US for the first time, as the technology giant aims to enhance domestic production amid pressure from US President Donald Trump.

On Tuesday, the iPhone maker announced its intentions for a notable expansion of its factory in Houston, Texas, aimed at producing Mac Mini devices and artificial intelligence servers.

Apple’s recent action follows the company’s commitment made last year to boost investment in the US by $600bn (£445bn).

The company has yet to provide a response regarding the anticipated scale of Mac Mini production in the US. The specialized compact computers, presently manufactured in Asia, represent under 5% of Mac sales.

“Apple is dedicated to the future of American manufacturing, and we are pleased to announce a significant expansion of our presence in Houston with the production of Mac Mini beginning later this year,” said chief executive Tim Cook in a statement.

The company also highlighted plans for a state-of-the-art manufacturing training center at its Houston location.

Last year, Trump specifically called out Apple, exerting pressure on manufacturers in various sectors to relocate production to the US. He warned that he would impose higher tariffs on its products if the company did not shift iPhone manufacturing to America.

Apple has faced significant challenges due to Trump’s second-term tariffs, incurring over $3bn in costs from the levies.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to block numerous sweeping import taxes proposed by Trump last week, the president announced his intention to implement a 10% global rate. On Saturday, he stated that the rate would be 15%.

Cook made a personal donation of $1 million to Trump’s inaugural committee. While standing next to Trump to unveil a new US investment commitment in August, Cook remarked that Apple’s investments were “already yielding results.”

The White House has swiftly contended that Trump’s policies are persuading companies to invest more in the US. However, analysts have warned that substantial alterations to Apple’s supply chain would require time.

Apple generates approximately 50% of its revenue through the sale of iPhones produced in China, Vietnam, and India.

On Tuesday, Apple shares experienced an increase of over 2%.