[News] Apple Reportedly Brings Mac Mini Back to U.S., Taps Foxconn for Assembly Later in 2026

Amid tariff uncertainties under the Trump administration and the push for U.S.-made products, Apple is reportedly taking another step. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Cupertino company plans to move part of its Mac Mini production from Asia back to the U.S., its latest effort in an ongoing supply chain reshoring strategy.

According to the report, Apple COO Sabih Khan said Foxconn will play a central role, with U.S. assembly slated to begin later this year at its north Houston facility. During The Wall Street Journal’s first public tour, Khan showcased two key buildings: one already assembling Apple’s AI servers, and a sprawling warehouse set to be converted into 220,000 square feet devoted to Mac Mini production.

However, the report notes that while the Mac Mini is popular among app developers and desktop users running AI software, it remains a niche product for Apple—making up less than 5% of global Mac sales and under 1% of the company’s total revenue.

On the other hand, The Wall Street Journal also suggests that Mac Mini production will continue in Asia, while the new U.S. line will initially focus on meeting local demand. Reuters adds that the company still manufactures the bulk of its products—including iPhones and iPads—in Asia, primarily China, though recent years have seen some production move to Vietnam, Thailand, and India.

Meanwhile, Apple continues to rely on top U.S. suppliers for key components. In August 2025, the company unveiled a major expansion of its long-standing partnership with Corning to produce precision glass for Apple devices. Apple is investing $2.5 billion to manufacture all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass at Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky facility—meaning that, for the first time, every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide will feature cover glass made in the U.S., the company said.

According to Apple, the company’s suppliers already manufacture silicon in 24 factories across 12 U.S. states. In 2025, the Cupertino firm announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, expanding teams and facilities across Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington.

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