Summary
- Apple reportedly lobbying US to source Chinese memory chips.
- Request involves blacklisted chipmaker CXMT.
- Move aims to ease global memory supply shortage.
- Comes after Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads.
CUPERTINO, June 28 — Apple is reportedly lobbying the Trump administration for approval to purchase memory chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT.
As it seeks to ease pressure from the global memory shortage, according to the Financial Times. The report said Apple expanded its lobbying efforts.
After recent price increases on Macs and iPads driven by rising memory costs. While buying from Chinese suppliers is not currently prohibited.
CXMT is listed on the Pentagon’s Chinese Military Company blacklist, meaning any partnership could face heightened regulatory scrutiny. Apple has not publicly commented on the report.
