Apple seeks Trump administration approval to use Chinese-made memory, but Micron pushes back

Apple reportedly asked the Trump administration to allow use of memory chips from sanctioned Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC to cope with soaring memory prices.

Micron pushed back, arguing the move would hurt the U.S. semiconductor industry and weaken domestic makers.

The dispute highlights the collision between U.S.-China chip restrictions, supply shortages, and rising memory costs.

Apple’s procurement strategy and broader U.S. semiconductor policy could both be affected.