Apple has announced it will begin building Mac Mini computers in Houston, Texas, later this year.
This marks the first time the Mac Mini will be produced in the U.S. Previously, the small desktop computers were made in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The move is part of Apple’s wider push to expand manufacturing in the U.S. The company has pledged $600 billion for new factories and jobs, including its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston.
The 20,000-square-foot center will provide hands-on training for students, supplier employees, and American businesses in advanced manufacturing techniques. It is scheduled to open later this year.
Apple also plans to expand AI server production at the Houston plant. The company started producing AI servers there in 2025, and production is already ahead of schedule. These servers are used in Apple data centers across the country.
The Mac Mini is Apple’s cheapest Mac computer, starting at $599. It sells fewer units than MacBooks and iMacs but has grown in popularity recently because its high-speed memory allows users to run AI models locally.
Apple’s U.S. investment has been praised by former President Donald Trump and has helped the company avoid major import tariffs on semiconductors.
