US President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will partner with Intel to design and manufacture chips in the United States, marking a major step in Washington’s push to strengthen domestic semiconductor production.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Apple had agreed to collaborate with Intel on both chip design and production within the US, as part of broader efforts to secure critical technology supply chains and reduce dependence on overseas manufacturing.
The partnership is expected to help Apple diversify its chip sourcing at a time when global demand for advanced semiconductors continues to surge, particularly driven by artificial intelligence applications. Currently, Apple relies heavily on Taiwan-based manufacturers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which also supplies chips to major AI firms such as Nvidia and AMD.
According to earlier reports, Intel had been in discussions with Apple for more than a year regarding a potential manufacturing arrangement. A preliminary agreement to produce some chips for Apple was reported in May, though neither company has officially confirmed the details of the partnership.
The deal is seen as a significant boost for Intel, which has been working to regain competitiveness in advanced chip manufacturing after falling behind TSMC in recent years. A steady contract with Apple, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies, is expected to strengthen Intel’s manufacturing operations and improve investor confidence.
Intel recently announced that its next-generation 18A manufacturing technology has entered early production, as it looks to capture growing demand for advanced processors.
The US government has also increased its involvement in the semiconductor sector. Last year, the administration took a 10 percent stake in Intel and pledged billions of dollars in support for domestic chip fabrication facilities as part of efforts to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on China.