Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
The company can legally buy RAM from CXMT, but it would carry serious reputational risks.
by Terrence O'Brien
Jun 27, 2026, 5:28 PM UTC
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Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People’s Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple to raise prices on almost all of its products this week, so it makes sense that it would seek alternative sources.
Legally, Apple isn’t barred from buying chips from CXMT, but doing business with a company tied to...
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