<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Apple Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:AAPL) has started shipping American-made servers from its new Houston facility earlier than planned, aligning with President <strong>Donald Trump's</strong> push to expand U.S. manufacturing.</p><h2><strong>Apple Accelerates US Manufacturing Plans</strong></h2><p>On Thursday, Apple CEO <strong>Tim Cook</strong> announced on <strong>X</strong>, formerly <strong>Twitter</strong>, that the company's &#34;American-made advanced servers are now shipping from our new Houston facility to Apple data centers.&#34;</p><p>&#34;These servers will help power Private Cloud Compute and Apple Intelligence, as part of our $600 billion U.S. commitment,&#34; Cook wrote.</p><h2><strong>Trump's Push For Onshore Production</strong></h2><p>Originally slated to open in 2026, Apple's 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston is now ahead of schedule. The move follows Trump's intensified efforts to bring high-tech production to U.S. soil.</p><p>Trump has been pushing Apple to assemble its iPhones in the U.S. However, Cook has maintained that full-scale iPhone assembly would remain overseas for now.</p><h2><strong>Apple Balances US Push And China Strategy</strong></h2><p>Even as Apple accelerates its U.S. production, China remains a key growth market. Earlier this month, Cook traveled to China, pledging to &#34;increase investment&#34; in the country.</p><p>During his visit, he met with <strong>Li Lecheng</strong>, China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, who promised to create a favorable environment for global tech firms like Apple.</p><p>China remains a critical market for Apple, functioning as both a major manufacturing base and contributing roughly 17% to the company's annual revenue.</p><p>According to Counterpoint Research, Apple's <strong>iPhone 17</strong> series has outperformed the <strong>iPhone 16</strong> lineup by 14% in the first 10 days of sales across China and the U.S.</p><p>The base model has been a standout driver, with sales nearly doubling in China thanks to upgraded features and competitive pricing.</p><p><strong>Price Action: </strong>Apple shares rose 0.44% to close at $259.58 on Thursday, bringing its year-to-date gain to 6.45%, according to Benzinga Pro.</p><p><strong>Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings</strong> rank Apple in the 75th percentile for Quality, highlighting robust long-term fundamentals and strong investor confidence. Click here to compare it with competitors.</p><ul> <li><strong>Trump Turnberry Is ‘Our Monalisa’ Says Eric Trump As He Shrugs Off Millions In Losses— ‘We Don’t Give A…’</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo Courtesy: Ringo Chiu on Shutterstock.com</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Apple Inc. has begun shipping American-made servers from its new Houston facility, ahead of schedule, in line with President Trump's push for U.S. manufacturing. CEO Tim Cook announced that these servers will support Apple Intelligence as part of a $600 billion commitment. While Apple accelerates U.S. production, it continues to prioritize China as a key market, with Cook recently pledging increased investment there. Apple's shares rose 0.44% to $259.58, reflecting strong investor confidence and robust fundamentals.</p>

- Apple Inc. has begun shipping American-made servers from its Houston facility ahead of schedule, supporting U.S. manufacturing initiatives.  
- This facility, originally set to open in 2026, is part of Apple's $600 billion commitment to the U.S., aligning with President Trump's push for onshore production.  
- Despite increasing U.S. production, Apple continues to prioritize China as a key market, contributing approximately 17% to its annual revenue.

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Tim Cook Says US-Made Servers Will Power Apple Intelligence, Meeting $600 Billion Manufacturing Commitment Amid Trump's Build-At-Home Push