Apple is preparing to move Mac mini production to the United States later this year, marking a significant step in the company’s broader effort to diversify its global manufacturing footprint and reduce its reliance on Asia.
The plan was confirmed by Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Sabih Khan, during a video interview with The Wall Street Journal, which also featured a rare look inside TSMC’s semiconductor facilities in Arizona.
“We are very excited to announce that later this year we will begin manufacturing the Mac mini right here,” Khan said, adding that Apple expects to produce thousands of units per week and expand capacity over time to serve regional demand.
Higher-Volume Product Moves Stateside
While Apple has previously assembled the Mac Pro in the U.S., the Mac mini represents a much larger volume product. Bringing an entry-level and mid-range Mac into domestic production signals growing confidence in the maturity and precision of U.S.-based manufacturing.
The shift reflects a broader trend within Apple’s operations strategy, which has increasingly focused on spreading production across multiple regions rather than concentrating it in countries such as China and Vietnam.
Close to Chip Production
A key factor behind the move is proximity to semiconductor manufacturing. TSMC’s Arizona facilities are producing advanced chips used in Apple devices, allowing final system assembly to take place closer to where the processors are fabricated.
This geographic alignment is expected to improve logistics, reduce transit risks, and streamline the integration of critical components.
Strategic and Geopolitical Considerations
The decision also aligns with Apple’s efforts to reduce exposure to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. In addition, U.S. manufacturing incentives and infrastructure investments—particularly those tied to domestic semiconductor production—have made local assembly more viable.
Industry analysts note that moving a higher-volume product like the Mac mini carries more operational significance than earlier domestic assembly efforts focused on niche models.
Part of a Broader Manufacturing Shift
Apple’s long-term strategy appears aimed at building a more resilient, regionally balanced supply chain. The expansion of domestic production, combined with ongoing investments by partners such as TSMC, suggests the company is preparing for a future where advanced hardware development and assembly occur closer together geographically.
If scaled successfully, U.S.-based Mac mini production could become one of Apple’s most meaningful domestic manufacturing initiatives to date.
