The US told Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips. It has no rule that stops it
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Telling Apple to avoid Chinese memory while lacking formal restrictions highlights how much US chip policy still runs on guidance and pressure rather than clear rules. If you depend on CXMT, YMTC, or similar suppliers, plan for policy risk that can materialize via informal channels long before regulation catches up.
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