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9to5Mac reports Apple is lobbying for permission to buy memory from blacklisted Chinese firm

Apple is reportedly seeking government approval to source memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese company currently designated on a Pentagon blacklist.

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9to5Mac · Zac Hall
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According to reports shared by 9to5Mac, Apple is attempting to mitigate rising manufacturing costs by requesting access to supply chains from restricted Chinese vendors.

Why this matters

This move highlights the tension between U.S. national security tech restrictions and Apple's need to control hardware costs following recent price hikes on iPads and Macs.

Confidence reason

Based on reporting from The Financial Times as cited by 9to5Mac.

Evidence
  • 9to5MacPrimary
    Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases - 9to5Mac
    Zac Hall
    "Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases Zac Hall | Jun 26 2026 - 8:04 pm PT 6 Comments The Financial Times reports that Apple is seeking clearan"
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