Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Buy Memory Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Company.

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 Apple is seeking approval from the Trump administration to purchase DRAM memory chips from Chinese semiconductor manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), despite the company being blacklisted by the Pentagon over alleged military ties, according to Reuters. The move comes as the global AI boom has driven up memory chip prices and tightened supplies, increasing production costs for Apple and other electronics manufacturers. If granted approval, Apple could diversify its supply chain and reduce costs for future iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. However, the request also raises national security concerns as the U.S. continues efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese technology firms while maintaining stable semiconductor supplies for American companies. The decision could have significant implications for the global semiconductor industry, U.S.-China trade relations, and the future pricing of Apple products.

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June 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM