Pentagon Suppliers Seek Delay of Jan 1, 2027 Rare Earth Magnet Ban; Delhi Court Orders Apple Cooperation
AAPL•Defense contractors are urging the Trump administration to delay a January 1, 2027 ban on rare earth magnets vital to Apple's supply chain. India's Delhi Court ordered Apple to fully cooperate in the App Store antitrust probe into its 30% in-app fee, pushing a final ruling to July 15, 2026.
1. Pentagon Suppliers Seek Rare Earth Ban Delay
Defense contractors are urging the Trump administration to delay the January 1, 2027 ban on samarium cobalt and neodymium iron boron magnets, critical components in military hardware and Apple’s supply chain. They contend U.S. manufacturers require additional time to establish alternative sourcing outside China before the restriction takes effect.
2. Delhi Court Orders Apple Antitrust Cooperation
India’s Delhi Court has instructed Apple to fully cooperate with the Competition Commission’s investigation into its mandatory 30% in-app payment fee for the App Store. The court has barred any final order until at least July 15, 2026, citing the probe’s significance to market competition and user choice.
