Deal strengthens Apple’s U.S. chip manufacturing efforts amid concerns over China dependence.
Apple has announced a multiyear agreement worth over $30 billion with Broadcom to develop and manufacture chips in the United States. The partnership is expected to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and supports Apple’s broader commitment to invest $600 billion in the American economy over four years.
Apple, led by outgoing CEO Tim Cook, has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump over its dependence on overseas manufacturing, particularly in China.
The tech giant has been working to highlight its expanding U.S. investments as trade tensions and tariff threats from President Trump put pressure on its China-dependent business model. The agreement marks the biggest initiative under Apple’s American Manufacturing Program (AMP), launched last year to expand domestic production and create a fully integrated U.S. silicon supply chain.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the advanced components produced in Fort Collins are critical to delivering the performance and connectivity customers expect, while thanking President Trump and his administration for supporting the initiative.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said the expanded partnership would help increase the company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint in Colorado, where it develops technologies that connect users worldwide.
After years of relying on chip suppliers such as Intel, Apple has spent more than a decade developing its own semiconductor capabilities for flagship products including the iPhone and MacBook. However, its custom processors are still manufactured by contract partners, primarily Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
