US Pressures Apple to Avoid Chinese Memory Chips Amid AI Shortage
Washington is pressing Apple not to source memory chips from Chinese suppliers, while AI-driven demand keeps memory prices elevated. Apple is reportedly testing chips from CXMT and YMTC and says it must consider all options.
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US officials are urging Apple not to use Chinese memory chips, according to the report. The pressure comes as an AI-driven memory shortage is already pushing prices higher across the market.
Apple is said to be testing chips from Chinese producers CXMT and YMTC. The company says it must consider “all options” for its supply chain.
The situation highlights rising tension between Washington’s technology restrictions and commercial pressure on device makers facing tight component supply.
Source: First Squawk