Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US
- Posted on July 15, 2025
- By CNN
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Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US

Apple is investing $500 million in a deal with US rare earths company MP Materials as the iPhone maker faces pressure from President Donald Trump to produce its popular smartphones domestically.