Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Proud' to Build New Mac Pro in Texas

[MacRumors]

Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump this afternoon visited the Texas facility where Apple plans to manufacture some new Mac Pro models, and during the visit, Cook spoke with ABC News about the factory and Apple's new campus opening up in Austin, Texas.

Cook said he's "proud" to build the new Mac Pro in the United States. Apple plans to assemble the new Mac Pro at its Austin facility, with the machines put together in Texas to be shipped "across the Americas." Apple also assembled the 2013 Mac Pro in Texas at the same facility.

"We are really proud to make the Mac Pro here," said Cook. "This computer is our most powerful computer we've ever made, by far."

When asked why the iPhone is still made in China, Cook said that he believes the "iPhone is made everywhere." Cook also confirmed that while the Mac Pro is being assembled in Texas, there are no plans to begin assembling iPhone models in the United States.

"If you look at the glass of the iPhone, which everybody touches all day long, that glass is made in Kentucky. If you were to take apart the iPhone you would see many of the silicone components that are made in the United States as well," he added. "The iPhone is the product of a global supply chain."

Cook declined to comment on how the next China tariffs could impact the iPhone, restating his hopes that the U.S. and China will come to an agreement.

"I'm so convinced that it's in the best interest of the U.S. and best interest of China, and so if you have two parties where there's a common best interest there has got to be some kind of path forward here. And I think that will happen."

Cook said that he has no concerns over Apple's relationship with China, though he prays for "everyone's safety" in Hong Kong," and more broadly for dialogue. "I think that good people coming together can decide ways forward," Cook said.

Apple has been facing criticism for pulling the HKLive app from the App Store, which was used by protestors in Hong Kong to share information on police movements. Cook said that despite the criticism, Apple acts the same in China as it does in the United States and Europe.

China, said Cook, has never asked Apple to unlock an iPhone, but the United States has. "And we stood up against that, and said we can't do it," Cook said. "Our privacy commitment is a worldwide one."

Of his efforts to communicate directly with President Donald Trump, Cook said that he doesn't believe in "having people talk on [his] behalf." Cook also said that he's focused on "policies and not politics" and has "full faith" in the American system.

Cook wrapped up the interview with some thoughts on Apple's future investments. "I don't have my eye on anything big," he said. "I have my eye on a lot of interesting small things."

Cook's full ABC News interview can be read over on the ABC News website.

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[calzon65]

I'm sure from a percentage of overall revenue this product line is not significant, but it's still a nice move from Apple. I would like to see more Apple products made in the USA.

 

[Brandhouse]

Watch the massive price hike! This surely will have an impact to price increases across the board.

 

[BWhaler]

I love that Tim’s helmet doesn’t fit properly. It’s symbolic of this pathetic PR stunt to play to Trump’s ego so Apple can get tariff exemptions. It reminds me of how the Saudi’s plastered his Trump posters everywhere like a visiting dictator.

I generally love Apple’s values, but this a bridge too far. For shame Tim. For shame.

 

[thadoggfather]

I'm really happy to see some traction on USA side of manufacturing for

I don't see how this can be spun as a bad thing, but I'm sure I'll find out

 

[Justanotherfanboy]

I love that Tim’s helmet doesn’t fit properly. It’s symbolic of this pathetic PR stunt to play to Trump’s ego so Apple can get tariff exemptions. It reminds me of how the Saudi’s plastered his Trump posters everywhere like a visiting dictator.

I generally love Apple’s values, but this a bridge too far. For shame Tim. For shame.

That’s Tim’s personal hard hat. Notice how hers is completely different? Tim wears this same one, w/ the custom Apple logo in all construction photos (Apple Park pics, mostly). I think it fits just fine.

 

[davidec]

Americas what about Australias? Either we are going to get Chinese made ones or we are on delay.

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I am proud that our President is there to see the new facility and the plans for the Mac Pro! Good stuff.

 

[rjp1]

Good move, but it’s not enough!

Get out of China!

It was very disturbing to read the reports last week that the Chinese are still killing prisoners to harvest their organs. Sad to see Apple bow down to their government that does stuff like this. I’d gladly pay more to not support the Chinese!

 

[entropys]

I think that is the first time I have seen a Hi Viz and hard hat look so good! (No not Tim Apple).
i like the Apple logo where names usually go.

 

[dynamojoe]

> Cook said that he doesn't believe in "having people talk on [his] behalf."

I respect that. It makes like more difficult for him but also more honest.

 

[rikscha]

I am proud that our President is there to see the new facility and the plans for the Mac Pro! Good stuff.

I think you should read up on the definition of proud. You can be proud of your own achievements but not for someone visiting a factory. To your defense, the word ‘proud’ is overly and incorrectly used in US all the time.

 

[hybroid]

Aren't all the electronics and components made in China anyway? So this is just final assembly and the odd manufactered item, maybe the case or something... Complete PR stunt.

 

[Lucifer666]

I think the Apple hardhat is a bit much.

 

[martyjmclean]

Whoever ‘shopped this photo needs to find a different career, because that is terrible.

 

[Adam Warlock]

When asked why the iPhone is still made in China, Cook said that he believes the "iPhone is made everywhere."

Huh. So why does it say "Made in China" on the box?

And what does he mean by he "believes" it's made everywhere? Is it, or isn't it? If it is he should talk to the guys who print the text on the box and the back of the phone 'cuz it still reads "Made in China."

 

[macfacts]

I'm really happy to see some traction on USA side of manufacturing for

I don't see how this can be spun as a bad thing, but I'm sure I'll find out

No suicide nets installed yet. Tim doesn't care about Americans.

 

[McTaste]

Huh. So why does it say "Made in China" on the box?

And what does he mean by he "believes" it's made everywhere? Is it, or isn't it? If it is he should talk to the guys who print the text on the box and the back of the phone 'cuz it still reads "Made in China."

You've never just had that feeling like iphones are made everywhere?

 

[inhalexhale1]

I love that Tim’s helmet doesn’t fit properly. It’s symbolic of this pathetic PR stunt to play to Trump’s ego so Apple can get tariff exemptions. It reminds me of how the Saudi’s plastered his Trump posters everywhere like a visiting dictator.

I generally love Apple’s values, but this a bridge too far. For shame Tim. For shame.

You're mad because Tim wore a hard hat in a hard hat area?

And/or he's faking head safety to make Trump happy?

....or you saw Trump and melted down....I'm guessing this one....

 

[Naraxus]

Much better.

Sorry, but your feelings are irrelevant to the facts

 

[citysnaps]

The Tim Cook hate on this thread is strong.

Not surprised.

 

[tridley68]

Cook and Trump we shall see good things to come.

 

[drumcat]

24 posts in, and nothing on the participant on the left... proud of you, MR.
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I love that Tim’s helmet doesn’t fit properly. It’s symbolic of this pathetic PR stunt to play to Trump’s ego so Apple can get tariff exemptions. It reminds me of how the Saudi’s plastered his Trump posters everywhere like a visiting dictator.

I generally love Apple’s values, but this a bridge too far. For shame Tim. For shame.

That's actually how they're supposed to fit. See photo, left.

 

[azentropy]

Huh. So why does it say "Made in China" on the box?

And what does he mean by he "believes" it's made everywhere? Is it, or isn't it? If it is he should talk to the guys who print the text on the box and the back of the phone 'cuz it still reads "Made in China."

Unless it changed it doesn’t. It says assembled in China.

 

[dogslobber]

Steve would never allow himself to be seen with this charlatan. It’s a mug’s game and Cook is the biggest.