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Apple seeks to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company

iPhone maker wants Trump administration to sign off on purchases to ease pressure from rising semiconductor prices

Apple seeks to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company

TL;DR

  • Apple seeks approval to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company.
  • The purchase is intended to ease pressure from rising semiconductor prices.
  • The Trump administration's sign-off is required for the transaction.