Apple says it would keep making its Mac Pro in the United States. This comes after the California tech giant obtained tariff exemptions for some components in the high-end computers.

The tech giant said it would keep production of the Mac Pro in Austin, Texas. This follows reports that it considered moving its manufacturing to China. The Mac Pro computers cost about $6,000 (₦2,166,000).

Apple said the decision came after the company obtained “a federal product exclusion” from tariffs. However, these tariffs are “for certain necessary components” for the computers.

This comes despite comments from US President Donald Trump in July that he would oppose waiving tariffs on components for Apple’s devices. Trump commented in a tweet, “Make them in the USA, no Tariffs.”

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said in a statement on Monday that the company is “proud to be building (the new Mac Pro) in Austin”. He added, “We thank the administration for their support enabling this opportunity.”

The company said it would begin production soon at the same Austin facility where Mac Pro has been made since 2013.

Apple said it was “on track to fulfill its commitment” to invest $350 billion in the US economy by 2023. The tech giant aims to do this through its own manufacturing and from suppliers.

Trump has been moving to slap punitive tariffs on Chinese goods to press Beijing to accept more imports and improve protections for US intellectual property. However, his administration has issued some waivers and delays.