Apple has confirmed plans to begin manufacturing the Mac mini in the United States later this year, marking a notable expansion of its domestic production footprint.
The announcement was first shared by Sabih Khan during a video interview with The Wall Street Journal, filmed at a Foxconn facility in Houston, Texas.
Khan said Apple produces thousands of Mac mini units per week and plans to scale U.S. production over time to better serve customers in the region.
Currently, the Mac mini is manufactured in Vietnam and China. In the past, Apple positioned the Mac Pro as its primary made in America desktop, beginning in 2013 and again in 2019.
Tim Cook: AI server production also expanding in Houston
Following the initial reveal, Apple shared additional details, photos, and video from the Houston facility.
Tim Cook confirmed that Apple is also accelerating production of AI servers at the same campus. These servers power Apple Intelligence and are already shipping ahead of schedule.
Cook said the company is committed to expanding its American manufacturing footprint and highlighted that adding Mac mini assembly will double the size of the Houston campus.
New advanced manufacturing center coming to Houston
Apple also announced plans to open a 20,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston later this year.
The facility will provide hands on training in advanced manufacturing techniques to students, supplier employees, and American businesses. Apple experts will teach the same production processes used in Apple’s own manufacturing operations.
This move signals a broader strategy that goes beyond product assembly, focusing on skills development and supplier support within the United States.
Strategic timing
The announcements arrive ahead of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, where U.S. manufacturing has been expected to be a key theme. The timing underscores Apple’s broader push to highlight its domestic investment efforts.
