China Abandoned, Donald Trump's Tactics Succeed

Apple has confirmed it will build a factory in the United States (US). Previously, the iPhone maker’s factories were spread across China and India. This latest step is being taken as more companies establish manufacturing plants and supply chains in the US. Apple’s American Manufacturing Program has announced the joining of semiconductor companies, namely Bosch, Cirrus Logic, and Qnity Electronics. This new partnership will focus on producing sensors, integrated circuits, and advanced materials for Apple devices. Several of these components will be produced in the US for the first time, as quoted from Reuters last weekend. In this collaboration, Bosch and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) will handle the production of hardware sensor chips at TSMC’s facility in Washington. Meanwhile, Cirrus Logic will develop semiconductor process technology to support features like Face ID in partnership with GlobalFoundries. Qnity Electronics is tasked with supplying essential materials for semiconductor production and related AI technology. The investment plan for the US Manufacturing Program amounts to US$400 million through 2030. According to Apple, the programme will help create jobs and strengthen US capabilities in the semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing industries. Previously, US President Donald Trump urged Apple to build a factory in the US. Apple subsequently committed to it. However, that promise was later called a lie by Trump. Apple did not build a factory in the US but instead moved its facilities from China to India.