Politics & Government

Trump, Apple CEO Reportedly Plan Texas Visit: Reuters

Citing sources familiar with the planned visit, Reuters reports trip is meant to showcase firms keeping jobs in the U.S.

Apple officials in September announced its latest generation of Mac Pro will be built in Austin.
Apple officials in September announced its latest generation of Mac Pro will be built in Austin. (Apple)

AUSTIN, TX — Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook are expected to tour the tech giant's facilities in Texas as early as next week to showcase companies striving to keep jobs in the U.S., according to a report.

Citing two sources familiar with the planned trip, Reuters reported Tuesday the yet-unannounced visit would highlight Cook's strong relationship with Trump as the president seeks to shield the tech company from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.

Both Apple and the White House declined to comment, the news agency reported.

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Related story: Apple To Build Its New Mac Pro In Austin


Apple announced in September it would build its new Mac Pro desktop computers at its Austin facilities where it has manufactured previous models. The news came in the wake of U.S. trade regulators' approval of 10 of 15 requests for Apple-requested tariffs exemptions against a backdrop of broader relief from levies imposed on computer parts, Reuters reported.

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