Apple to open the Detroit Manufacturing Academy, but do not expect an American iPhone in the near future

Apple announced today that it opens the Detroit Industrial Academy next month, as it offers free training for small companies and innovators.

Apple Manufacturing Academy is designed, in partnership with Michigan State University, to help American companies implement artificial intelligence and new manufacturing technologies, The company said in a statement.

“Apple works with suppliers in all fifty states because we know advanced manufacturing is vital for American innovation and leadership,” said Sabih Khan, the chief operational of Apple, said. “With this new programming, we are happy to help more companies implement smart manufacturing.”

The opening of August 19, the Apple Manufacturing Academy is part of Technology giant pledge To spend more than $ 500 billion in the United States, which it announced in February, about six weeks before President Donald Trump’s launch Drama tariffs on liberation day. Trump threatened Apple and other manufacturers with a 25 % tariff On all smartphones that were produced outside the United States after Apple said it was our movement iphone production From India to China.

While the Manufacturing Academy can help American companies that have new technologies, it is unlikely to make a difference in Apple manufacturing plans, at least in the short term. Most experts say that the transfer of iPhone to the United States is unrealistic due to the high costs of employment and production. Estimates suggested that the iPhone of American manufacture will It cost up to $ 3500.