Apple, Broadcom strike over $30B US RF chip deal

Business Jul 08, 2026

Apple's teaming up with Broadcom in a huge over $30 billion deal to make key radio frequency chips (the ones that help your iPhone talk to the world) right here in the US.
It's all part of Apple's bigger push to rely more on American suppliers, as part of its work with the Trump administration.

Broadcom to invest $1.5B in Colorado

Broadcom is putting $1.5 billion into expanding its Colorado factory, aiming to crank out over 15 billion chips by 2031.
Tim Cook says using U.S.-made parts will give Apple users better connectivity and help keep things local.