Apple to spend $30 billion in Broadcom chips deal

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Apple announced a major expansion of its partnership with semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom through a multi-year agreement expected to exceed $30 billion, representing the company’s largest U.S. manufacturing commitment to date.

Investors welcomed the news, sending Broadcom shares nearly 5% higher in Wednesday trading.

Under the agreement, more than 15 billion chips will be manufactured in the United States, supported by a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom’s facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apple did not specify when the additional production capacity will become operational.

Broadcom has been a longstanding supplier of connectivity technologies for Apple devices, but the new deal significantly strengthens the relationship through the development of U.S.-made custom silicon. According to Apple, Broadcom will manufacture advanced wireless components that enable iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices to connect to cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth networks.

The partnership extends beyond connectivity. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week, Broadcom revealed that it had signed new long-term agreements with Apple to develop and supply custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) products for multiple generations of Apple devices through 2031. ASICs, which are designed for specialized computing tasks, are playing an increasingly important role in artificial intelligence applications and high-performance computing.

The announcement also underscores Apple’s broader strategy of expanding domestic manufacturing and strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain. The agreement represents the largest commitment so far under Apple’s $600 billion, four-year U.S. investment initiative unveiled in 2025 and serves as a cornerstone of the company’s American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which aims to increase production and technology investment across the United States.

“Apple has been working with the Administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America, and today’s announcement advances those efforts,” the company said in a statement.

Apple CEO Tim Cook described the components produced in Fort Collins as “essential” to delivering the performance and connectivity that customers expect from Apple products. He also thanked President Donald Trump and his administration for supporting efforts to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said Apple’s long-term commitment will enable the company to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint in Fort Collins while supporting continued innovation in advanced chip technologies.

The deal highlights the growing importance of securing domestic semiconductor production as technology companies seek greater supply-chain resilience, strengthen U.S. manufacturing capabilities, and position themselves for the next wave of AI-driven computing demand.