Apple to Assemble Mac Mini in US Later This Year

Foxconn facility in Houston, Texas will produce Mac Minis for local demand

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Apple is planning to begin limited assembly of the Mac mini in the United States later in 2026, expanding its manufacturing footprint beyond Asia. The company will partner with Foxconn to assemble the computers at the tech manufacturer's facility in Houston, Texas, primarily to serve local demand in the US market.

Why it matters

This move signals Apple's continued effort to diversify its global supply chain and reduce overreliance on a single production region, like China. While the Mac mini is a relatively niche product within Apple's Mac lineup, the local assembly could help the company offset tariff pressures and higher labor costs associated with US-based manufacturing.

The details

Apple has historically avoided large-scale domestic assembly due to higher labor and operational costs, with the majority of its products, including iPhones and Macs, being assembled in China, India, Vietnam and Malaysia. The upcoming Mac mini assembly in the US appears to follow a similar model to Apple's previous efforts, such as the Mac Pro assembly in Austin, Texas in 2019, focusing on select configurations rather than a full manufacturing shift.

  • Apple plans to begin limited Mac mini assembly in the US later in 2026.

The players

Apple

An American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.

Foxconn

A Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company that will assemble the Mac mini at its facility in Houston, Texas.

Sabih Khan

Apple's Chief Operating Officer, who confirmed the company's plans to assemble the Mac mini in the US in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

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What they’re saying

“Apple will start assembling Mac mini in the United States from later this year.”

— Sabih Khan, Apple Chief Operating Officer (The Wall Street Journal)

What’s next

The assembled Mac mini units will primarily serve local demand in the US market.

The takeaway

Apple's decision to assemble the Mac mini in the US, even on a limited scale, reflects the company's ongoing efforts to diversify its global manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on a single production region. This move could help Apple offset tariff pressures and higher labor costs associated with US-based assembly, while also contributing to the company's broader commitment to invest up to $600 billion in the US by 2029.