
Challenges in Sourcing Components: The Major Roadblock to U.S.-Based iPhone Manufacturing
For years, there has been ongoing debate about bringing iPhone manufacturing to American soil. The idea seems straightforward enough—Apple, an American company, should produce its flagship product domestically, creating jobs and strengthening the U.S. economy. However, the reality is far more complex. At the heart of this challenge lies a fundamental issue that continues to stymie efforts to establish comprehensive iPhone production in the United States: component sourcing.