Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
It’s possible that CXMT could still find itself the target of export controls for undermining US security. The company was on a list of proposed additions to the so-called “Entity List” by the Commerce Department, but held off because the White House was in the middle of trade negotiations with China.It’s unclear if the administration would give its blessing to Apple. Tim Cook has spent significant time trying to build bridges with the Trump administration, presenting the president with gaudy statues and attending a screening of the Melania movie, directed by accused rapist Brett Ratner.
- ▪It’s possible that CXMT could still find itself the target of export controls for undermining US security.
- ▪The company was on a list of proposed additions to the so-called “Entity List” by the Commerce Department, but held off because the White House was in the middle of trade negotiations with China.It’s unclear if the administration would give
- ▪Tim Cook has spent significant time trying to build bridges with the Trump administration, presenting the president with gaudy statues and attending a screening of the Melania movie, directed by accused rapist Brett Ratner.
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- ▪ Apple seeks to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company — International homepage
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