Apple says it will make the new Mac Pro in Texas
Apple will continue to produce Mac Pro in Austin, Texas, the company announced Monday. Media reports had suggested that the new Mac Pro, which was announced in June, could be produced in China. Mac Pro has been assembled in Austin since 201[ads1]3, while most other Apple products are manufactured in China.
Apple credited the federal government with making the announcement possible. Apple produces Mac Pro following a federal product exclusion Apple receives for certain required components, "Apple said in its announcement.
Apple does not say that specifically, but other news sites report that this refers to Apple getting a break in tariffs on Chinese manufactured components In recent months, the Trump administration has dropped hefty tariffs on Chinese-made goods as part of President Trump's ongoing trade war with China.
But Apple apparently convinced the Trump administration to change the tune." We thank the administration for their support that enables this opportunity, "CEO Tim Cook said in a press release Monday.
Apple's statement also included this strange phrase: “The new Mac Pro will contain components designed, developed and manufactured by more than a dozen US companies for distribution to US customers. "
The last phrase -" for distribution to US customers "- indicates that Apple may only make some Mac pros in the US, with Mac Pros for foreign customers gathered elsewhere. But this may be just a confusing phrase We have asked Apple for details and will update if the company responds.