U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Apple and Intel have agreed to work together on designing and manufacturing chips for Apple in the United States.
The statement came through a post on Truth Social. While neither Apple nor Intel has officially confirmed the partnership, Trump’s comments support recent rumors suggesting Apple is considering bringing Intel back into its supply chain.
If the partnership happens, Apple would gain a second major chip manufacturing partner alongside TSMC, which currently produces chips for the company’s iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
The move could help Apple reduce its reliance on TSMC, whose production capacity is under pressure due to strong demand from AI companies such as NVIDIA and AMD.
Intel would also benefit by securing a major customer at a time when the company is working to strengthen its chip manufacturing business. The chipmaker recently introduced its new 18A manufacturing technology and has seen growing demand for its processors.
The reported deal would also support the U.S. government’s push to expand domestic semiconductor production. Bringing chip manufacturing to the United States could create more jobs, attract investment, and reduce dependence on overseas supply chains.
The U.S. government has already pledged $10 billion to support Intel’s domestic manufacturing efforts and continues to invest in securing critical semiconductor and mineral supply chains.
For now, the reported Apple-Intel partnership remains unofficial. However, Trump’s comments add further weight to reports that Apple is looking to diversify its chip supply chain while expanding manufacturing closer to home.