The Apple brand has decided to transfer the production of its new computer from the United States to China. A decision that is not insignificant.
He was the last major Apple device to be assembled in the United States. According to information reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Cupertino company has made the decision to entrust Quanta, a Taiwanese group, the production next to Shanghai of its new version of the Mac Pro, proposed around $ 6,000 per unit (about 5,300 euros).
Offshoring that speaks volumes
This Apple decision is historic in more ways than one. In addition to the symbolism of the end of the production of major devices of the brand on US soil, it is in China that the Mac Pro should be assembled. Quanta Computer is actually increasing the production capacity of its Shanghai plant, closer to its other Asian suppliers. Apple should be able to assemble the device at a lower cost.
This decision may seem surprising, Donald Trump wishing to highly tax all products imported from China, but it may be the sign of a pacification between Beijing and Washington, which would be consequential to a productive G20.
Until then, the Mac Pro was assembled in Austin, Texas. Development and design, they will always be developed across the Atlantic. A less consolation for the American patriots.
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