In a replay of 2019, Apple says a single desktop Mac will be manufactured in the US

Here's something that caught my attention — Apple's bringing back US-made Macs. Yep, they just announced they'll start making the Mac mini stateside later this year, all part of their huge $600 billion plan to boost domestic manufacturing. The cool part? It’s happening in Houston, at the same facility where they build those advanced AI servers, which Tim Cook says are shipping ahead of schedule. But here’s where it gets interesting — Apple isn’t just building computers; they’re also using this as a chance to train people, from students to small businesses, in high-tech manufacturing skills. According to Andrew Cunningham writing in TechCrunch, this move isn’t just about supply chains. It’s a subtle nod to the ongoing tug-of-war with the US government, which has threatened steep tariffs that could make importing tech more expensive. So, while Apple’s making fewer Macs here than before, their real goal might be to keep their options open and stay ahead in a tricky trade game. Keep an eye — this could reshape how and where your favorite devices are built.