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Apple Seeks Approval for Chinese RAM Amid Price Increases

June 26, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Apple seeks clearance to buy memory chips from Chinese company CXMT.
CXMT is on a Pentagon blacklist due to alleged PLA connections.
Apple cites global memory supply shortage and rising prices.
Company recently increased product prices due to chip costs.

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Strategic Implications

Apple's move may indicate the company's willingness to navigate complex geopolitical relationships to secure critical components. The request could suggest that the global memory supply shortage is having a significant impact on Apple's operations, and the company may be seeking alternative suppliers to mitigate price increases.

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What Happened

Tech Giant Lobbies Trump Administration for Clearance

Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for clearance to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese company blacklisted by the Pentagon due to alleged connections to the People’s Liberation Army. The move is aimed at easing the financial pressure on the company resulting from the global memory supply shortage and rising chip prices. Apple recently increased the cost of several products, including Macs and iPads, citing increased memory and storage chip prices. According to The Financial Times, Apple contacted the commerce department a month ago and has since expanded its lobbying efforts to gain clearance, as reported by 9to5Mac.

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