Pegatron, a major Apple supplier, is close to finalizing its U.S. factory plans and is expected to announce a decision this month or next.
President and CEO Kuang-Chih Cheng highlighted land, labor, and electricity costs as crucial factors, especially for AI server production.
Pegatron's U.S. focus for Apple assembly is on entry-level and budget iPhone models, including iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14, along with MacBooks and iPads.
The company has been diversifying its manufacturing sites away from China, with existing bases in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Indiana, and California, while considering potential locations similar to other industry players like Foxconn, Inventec, and Wistron expanding in Texas.