Samsung Expands iPhone Chip Production in Texas Amid Tariff Adjustments
Samsung Electronics is significantly ramping up production of advanced image sensors for Apple's iPhone 18 at its Austin facility, marking the first global deployment of three-layer stacked sensor technology. The $1,179.50-traded stock could see upside potential to $1,600 as this partnership diversifies Apple's supply chain beyond Sony while leveraging favorable U.S. tariff policies.
The Texas-based manufacturing operation provides strategic insulation against potential 100% semiconductor tariffs proposed by the TRUMP administration. South Korean trade officials confirm Samsung's bilateral agreements effectively neutralize these tariff risks, reinforcing the company's competitive positioning in cutting-edge chip fabrication.