Apple has announced a multiyear agreement worth more than $30 billion with semiconductor company Broadcom to design and manufacture advanced chips in the United States. The partnership marks Apple’s largest commitment under its American Manufacturing Program and will result in the production of more than 15 billion US made chips. The move comes as the technology giant expands domestic manufacturing while facing continued scrutiny over its dependence on overseas production.
The agreement forms part of Apple’s broader $600 billion investment pledge in the US economy over four years. The company first announced the commitment during the Trump administration as it sought to strengthen its American supply chain and expand local manufacturing capabilities.
Apple said Broadcom will produce custom silicon components and advanced wireless connectivity technologies that power several Apple products. The components include FBAR radio frequency filters, which help deliver cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity across devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Fort Collins Facility to Expand Under New Partnership
As part of the agreement, Broadcom will invest $1.5 billion to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apple said the investment will support hundreds of American jobs while helping establish a stronger domestic semiconductor supply chain.
The agreement represents the biggest project under Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which launched last year to increase production of critical components inside the United States. Apple said it has worked with businesses and government officials to build what it describes as an end to end silicon supply chain across the country.
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said, “Apple and Broadcom have a long history together, and this new phase of our partnership further accelerates our commitment to American manufacturing and innovation. The cutting-edge components built in Fort Collins are essential to delivering the incredible performance and connectivity our customers expect, and we’re proud to deepen our investments in U.S.-based suppliers that share our commitment to excellence and innovation. We’re grateful to the president and his administration for supporting important projects like this one.”
Broadcom President and CEO Hock Tan added, “Broadcom is proud to continue to work with Apple after decades of success together, and we share a strong commitment to American innovation. With Apple’s newest commitment, we’re pleased to expand our manufacturing footprint in Fort Collins, where we create groundbreaking technology that connects people around the world.”
Apple Deepens US Investment Amid Supply Chain Shift
Apple has relied on Broadcom for years to supply wireless connectivity components while depending on manufacturers such as TSMC to fabricate many of its custom processors. The latest agreement strengthens Apple’s strategy of sourcing more advanced components from US facilities without moving final device assembly away from Asia.
The announcement also comes as Apple continues to face political pressure over its manufacturing footprint in China. The company has steadily increased investment in American semiconductor production while maintaining global supply chains for products such as the iPhone and MacBook. Analysts say the Broadcom partnership reinforces Apple’s long term commitment to expanding domestic chip production and improving supply chain resilience.
