Apple, opening a manufacturing academy in Detroit, should not expect a US iPhone in the near future

Apple today announced that it will open its manufacturing academy in Detroit next month, offering free training to small businesses and innovators.

In collaboration with Michigan State University, Apple Manufacturing Academy is designed to help American companies implement new technologies in artificial intelligence and manufacturing. The company said in a statement.

Sabih Khan, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are excited to help more businesses implement smart manufacturing with this new programming.”

On August 19th, Apple Manufacturing Academy High-tech giant pledge About six weeks before President Donald Trump launched him, he announced in February that he would spend more than $500 billion in the US Liberation Day Tariff Drama. Trump threatened Apple and other manufacturers 25% tariff All smartphones made outside the US after Apple said it was running iPhone production From India to China.

The manufacturing academy may support American companies with new techniques, but it will rarely change Apple’s manufacturing plans, at least in the short term. Most experts say moving iPhone production to the US is unrealistic due to higher labor costs and production costs. Estimates suggest that a US-made iPhone does so It costs $3,500.