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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed Tuesday that the iPhone maker would be purchasing U.S.-made semiconductors built at Taiwanese firm TSMC's Arizona factory. Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear today that he wants Apple to diversify the locations where the company's all-important processors are made for its devices. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will buy U.S.-made microchips at an event in Arizona on Tuesday, where President Joe Biden also spoke. The chip factories will During calendar year 2025, we expect to source more than 19 billion chips from a dozen states, including tens of millions of advanced chips being made in Arizona this year, said Tim Apple Inc. plans to source more than 19 billion chips from the US this year, part of a global supply chain shift to gradually lessen its reliance on China and elevate India for Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on Tuesday that the Cupertino-based tech giant will source chips from TSMC’s new Arizona factory. TSMC will own and operate the Arizona plant.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Device Chips Will Be Produced in the United States

In a significant move for the tech industry, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed Tuesday that the iPhone maker would be purchasing U.S.-made semiconductors built at Taiwanese firm TSMC's Arizona factory. This announcement signals a major shift in Apple's supply chain strategy.

Diversifying Chip Production: A Strategic Imperative

Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear today that he wants Apple to diversify the locations where the company's all-important processors are made for its devices. This move aims to reduce reliance on any single region and bolster supply chain resilience.

Arizona Event Highlights U.S. Chip Manufacturing

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will buy U.S.-made microchips at an event in Arizona on Tuesday, where President Joe Biden also spoke, underscoring the national importance of bringing chip manufacturing back to American soil. TSMC will own and operate the Arizona plant.

Billions of Chips to Be Sourced from the U.S.

During calendar year 2025, we expect to source more than 19 billion chips from a dozen states, including tens of millions of advanced chips being made in Arizona this year, said Tim Cook. This substantial investment demonstrates Apple's commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Reducing Reliance on China, Elevating India

Apple Inc. plans to source more than 19 billion chips from the US this year, part of a global supply chain shift to gradually lessen its reliance on China and elevate India for Apple. This strategic diversification is crucial for mitigating geopolitical risks and ensuring a stable supply of components.

TSMC's Arizona Factory: A Key Supplier

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on Tuesday that the Cupertino-based tech giant will source chips from TSMC’s new Arizona factory. This partnership with TSMC is vital for accessing cutting-edge chip technology within the U.S.