Apple is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, bringing more domestically sourced components into its latest iPhone lineup and strengthening ties with American suppliers. According to Reuters, Apple has committed to purchasing up to US$100 million worth of titanium over three years from Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company under its American Manufacturing Program.
The agreement covers titanium for several Apple products, including its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Apple is also expanding its partnership with Delaware-based Qnity Electronics to produce films for the new variable-aperture camera system in the iPhone 18 Pro. According to Apple, nearly 100 components in the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are produced by U.S. companies across more than a dozen states.
Beyond the newly announced partnerships, Apple is also expanding its U.S. semiconductor supply chain. According to Reuters, TSMC’s Arizona facility is expected to produce more than 100 million chips for Apple in 2026. The advanced chips will be used across its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch lineups, while construction continues at TSMC’s north campus.
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