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Apple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips

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apple.com|236 points|184 comments|by soheilpro|Jul 8, 2026

Apple and Broadcom Expand U.S. Semiconductor Partnership

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — In a strategic move to bolster domestic production, Apple has announced a comprehensive, multiyear pact with Broadcom. This collaboration focuses on the engineering and manufacture of bespoke silicon components and next-generation wireless connectivity solutions for the Apple ecosystem.

📈 Investment and Production Scale

The financial scope of this agreement is massive, aiming to strengthen the American tech infrastructure. The partnership is designed to facilitate the creation of a robust, end-to-end silicon supply chain within the United States.

Key Metrics of the Agreement

MetricDetail
Total Agreement Value>\30 \text{ Billion}$
Projected Chip Volume>15 Billion units>15 \text{ Billion units}>15 Billion units
Facility Investment\1.5 \text{ Billion (CapEx)}$
Primary LocationFort Collins, Colorado
Employment ImpactHundreds of new U.S. jobs

To put the scale into perspective, the average investment per chip produced under this specific agreement can be represented as: Investment per Unit≈$30,000,000,00015,000,000,000 chips=$2.00 per chip\text{Investment per Unit} \approx \frac{\$30,000,000,000}{15,000,000,000 \text{ chips}} = \$2.00 \text{ per chip}Investment per Unit≈15,000,000,000 chips$30,000,000,000​=$2.00 per chip


🛠️ The American Manufacturing Program (AMP)

Broadcom is a key participant in Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP), an initiative established last year to accelerate the shift toward domestic production. This latest deal represents the largest most significant commitment within the AMP framework to date.

Strategic Objectives

  • Modernize the Fort Collins, Colorado plant.
  • Scale production of FBAR (Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator) filters.
  • Develop advanced radio frequency (RF) components.
  • Enhance global wireless connectivity standards.

Supply Chain Workflow


🎙️ Executive Perspectives

The leadership of both companies emphasized the importance of this domestic pivot.

"Apple and Broadcom have a long history together, and this new phase of our partnership further accelerates our commitment to American manufacturing and innovation," stated Tim Cook, CEO of Apple. He further noted that the components from Fort Collins are vital for the performance users expect and expressed gratitude toward the presidential administration for their support.

Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom, added: "Broadcom is proud to continue to work with Apple after decades of success together... we’re pleased to expand our manufacturing footprint in Fort Collins, where we create groundbreaking technology that connects people around the world."


🌐 The Broader Economic Vision

This agreement is not an isolated event but a piece of a much larger puzzle. Apple has pledged a total investment of $600 billion into the U.S. economy over a four-year window. This overarching goal targets:

  1. Manufacturing expansion.
  2. Job creation across various sectors.
  3. Technology development and R&D.

Visualizing the Ecosystem

Apple continues to integrate hardware and software for a seamless experience.

Global compliance and regional adaptations remain a priority.

Innovation extends across all Apple services.


🍎 About Apple

Since the debut of the Macintosh in 1984, Apple has remained a pioneer in personal technology. Currently, the company leads the industry through a diverse hardware portfolio:

  • Devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
  • Software Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS.
  • Services: App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV.

With a workforce of over 150,000 employees, Apple strives to create world-class products while maintaining a commitment to global improvement.

Technical Summary for Press

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  "partnership": "Apple & Broadcom",
  "program": "AMP",
  "location": "Fort Collins, CO",
  "investment_total": "30B+",
  "chip_count": "15B+",
  "date": "2026-07-08"
}

Press Contacts:

  • Nick Leahy: nleahy@apple.com
  • Media Helpline: media.help@apple.com