Apple and Micron dispute Chinese memory chip sourcing in 2026

Apple and Micron are in dispute in July 2026 over Apple’s reported push to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by 9to5Mac on July 24, 2026.

9to5Mac said on July 24, 2026, that The Wall Street Journal reported Micron is lobbying the Trump administration against Apple’s reported effort to source memory chips from Chinese suppliers. The report frames the issue as a conflict between Apple and Micron over component sourcing.

The source identifies Micron, Apple, Chinese memory chip suppliers, and the Trump administration as the parties involved. The source does not provide the names of the Chinese suppliers, the type of memory chips, or any timeline for a government decision.

This report concerns semiconductor supply policy rather than eSIM technology. The available source text only states that Micron is pressing the administration to block Apple’s push, and it does not state whether Apple has already approved or shipped products using Chinese memory chips.

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