On September 17, 2026, reports indicated Apple's memory supplier, SK Hynix, discusses manufacturing memory chips in the United States with Intel. The potential deal could involve SK Hynix leasing part of Intel's planned Ohio chipmaking facility. This would mark the South Korean company's first memory chip production on US soil.
The move could have long-term implications for Apple's supply chain. It could diversify Apple's manufacturing footprint. It could bring some component production to the U.S. Apple already uses some US-made processors for older devices. This development would be new for memory components, including RAM and flash storage. The talks are reportedly in early stages. No final agreement has been reached.