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Apple Presses Trump Administration to Approve Chip Purchases from Blacklisted Chinese Supplier
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to approve buying memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firm CXMT to ease a global chip shortage that has raised its product prices. The move faces political resistance in Washington due to national security concerns over CXMT's military ties. The outcome of Apple's request remains uncertain.
- 01Apple seeks Trump administration approval to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firm CXMT.
- 02Global DRAM shortage has forced Apple to raise MacBook and iPad prices by hundreds of dollars.
- 03CXMT addition could increase supply competition and reduce Apple’s production costs.
- 04Washington warns that dealing with CXMT strengthens Chinese military-linked supply chains.
- 05Approval fears include harming U.S. chipmaker Micron and national security risks.
- 06Uncertainty remains if the White House will grant Apple the exemption amid political opposition.
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OrganizationsApple, CXMT, Pentagon, U.S. House China Committee, Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, Trump Administration
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