A report from a Chinese leaker claims the Trump administration is exploring using Apple's request to purchase CXMT memory as a diplomatic tool ahead of a September meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The White House is reportedly evaluating granting Apple permission to buy memory from the currently blacklisted Chinese producer CXMT, as well as YMTC. The leaker suggests the permission would be announced as a "gift" to encourage commercial ties between the two nations.

Notably, the claim asserts the purchased memory would be destined for the Chinese local market, not U.S. iPhones, potentially reducing national security risks. However, the story originates from a Weibo account operated by "Mobile Chip Expert," a source AppleInsider typically evaluates with caution. While Apple faces a memory cost challenge and has made the politically sensitive request to bypass blacklist restrictions, the rumor remains unlikely.

The plan, if true, would allow Apple to secure supply for China-bound products while preserving chips for global markets, though the source's accuracy is subject to standard leaker skepticism.