Apple said on September 23, 2019, that its redesigned Mac Pro will be made in Austin, Texas. Production was to begin soon at the same facility where the Mac Pro has been built since 2013.
Key details
- Tariff exclusions: Apple said USA production was made possible by a federal product exclusion for certain necessary components. CNBC reported that the exclusions let Apple import some Mac Pro parts without paying tariffs.
- USA content: Apple said the value of USA-made components in the new Mac Pro is 2.5 times that of the previous generation.
- Suppliers: More than a dozen USA companies supply parts, including Intersil and ON Semiconductor, from Arizona, Maine, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont.
- Contract maker: CNBC said the previous Mac Pro was assembled in Texas by Flex. It also said the Mac Pro is the only major Apple computer assembled in the USA.
In July, President Trump tweeted that Apple would not get tariff relief for Mac Pro parts made in China, writing, “Make them in the USA, no Tariffs!”
“The Mac Pro is Apple’s most powerful computer ever and we’re proud to be building it in Austin.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook
FAQ
Where is the Mac Pro built?
In Austin, Texas, at the facility used since 2013.
Why did tariffs matter?
Some Mac Pro parts come from China. Federal exclusions let Apple import them without tariffs.
How much USA content does it have?
Apple said the value of USA-made parts is 2.5 times that of the prior model.
Source & credit
Source: Apple Newsroom, September 23, 2019: “Apple’s new Mac Pro to be made in Texas”.
Also: CNBC, September 23, 2019: report.