Apple announced Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with chipmaker Broadcom in a multi-year deal expected to exceed $30 billion, marking the iPhone maker's largest U.S. manufacturing commitment to date. The agreement will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and includes a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom's facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. The partnership deepens the companies' existing relationship around U.S.-made custom silicon, with Broadcom supplying wireless components for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity across multiple generations of Apple products through 2031.
Broadcom SEC Filing Details 2031 Timeline
Broadcom disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday that it had entered into new long-term agreements with Apple to develop and supply "custom ASIC silicon products" for multiple generations of Apple products through 2031. ASICs are application-specific integrated circuits and are increasingly being used for artificial intelligence workloads. Apple said Broadcom will make wireless components used to help devices connect to cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks.
Fort Collins Facility Expansion
The agreement includes a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom's facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apple did not provide a timeline for when the new capacity will come online. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said Apple's commitment will help the chipmaker expand its manufacturing footprint in Fort Collins. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the components built in Fort Collins are "essential" to the performance and connectivity Apple customers expect.
Apple's $600 Billion U.S. Investment Strategy
For Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing CEO, the agreement marks his latest push to invest in American manufacturing, a major point of emphasis for the Trump administration. The $30 billion commitment is the biggest piece of Apple's $600 billion, four-year U.S. investment plan, announced in 2025, and marks the largest commitment to date under its American Manufacturing Program, or AMP, launched to expand domestic production across its supply chain. Apple said in the release that it has been working with the Administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America. Cook thanked President Donald Trump and his administration for supporting the project.
FAQ
What did Apple announce on Wednesday regarding Broadcom?
Apple announced Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with Broadcom in a multi-year deal expected to exceed $30 billion. The agreement will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and includes a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom's facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.
How long will Apple's agreement with Broadcom last?
Broadcom disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday that it entered into new long-term agreements with Apple to develop and supply custom ASIC silicon products for multiple generations of Apple products through 2031.
Why is this deal significant for Apple's U.S. manufacturing strategy?
The $30 billion commitment is the biggest piece of Apple's $600 billion, four-year U.S. investment plan announced in 2025, and marks the largest commitment to date under its American Manufacturing Program launched to expand domestic production across its supply chain.
