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Apple seeks US clearance to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Apple is reportedly seeking Trump administration approval to purchase chips from a Chinese company blacklisted for military ties, per Financial Times. The move highlights supply chain tensions amid US-China tech restrictions. Approval could set a precedent for other US firms dealing with sanctioned entities.

Meridian48 take
This underscores the delicate balance tech giants must strike between cost-efficient supply chains and national security compliance.
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