Apple Considers Blacklisted Chinese Memory Chips as Q2 Prices Surge
AAPL•Apple is evaluating sourcing memory chips from Chinese suppliers on the U.S. blacklist after global shortages drove memory prices sharply higher in Q2. The move could reduce component costs but raises regulatory and supply-quality risks for its product lineup.
1. Apple Weighs Blacklisted Chinese Memory Chips
Apple is evaluating purchase of memory modules from Chinese suppliers on the U.S. export blacklist to mitigate a Q2 surge in memory prices driven by global supply constraints. The initiative aims to temper component cost inflation but carries potential legal and quality concerns.
