Report: US urges Apple to avoid buying chips from China
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called on Apple to stop buying microchips from China, but The Wall Street Journal reports the company may not comply.
The administration of US President Donald Trump wants technology giant Apple to stop sourcing microchips from China. This position was stated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in an interview.
According to The Wall Street Journal, despite Washington's appeal, Apple may choose to disregard it and continue relying on Chinese suppliers.
Context
The call fits into a broader US government push in recent years to reduce dependence on Chinese-made technology components, including semiconductors and microchips. The source report does not provide further details on the reasoning or any specific deadline for Apple to act.
