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Apple's U.S. iPhone Manufacturing Dream Faces $3,500 Costs

4/14/2025

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Apple's dream of manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. is hitting a wall. With costs potentially skyrocketing to $3,500 per unit, the tech giant grapples with soaring labor expenses and intricate logistics. Currently, over 80% of iPhone production occurs in China, where skill shortages and supply chain hurdles complicate the shift to domestic production.

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Story summary

Apple's dream of manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. is hitting a wall. With costs potentially skyrocketing to $3,500 per unit, the tech giant grapples with soaring labor expenses and intricate logistics. Currently, over 80% of iPhone production occurs in China, where skill shortages and supply chain hurdles complicate the shift to domestic production.