United States — United States Department of Defense & Tim Cook
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon has placed CXMT on its 1260H list, flagging it as linked to the Chinese military, which creates political risk for Apple's plans.
Tim Cook: Cook has personally lobbied the United States — Presidency of Donald Trump to allow Apple to use CXMT chips, framing it as a way to ease supply constraints.
Jun 17, 2026 · 68 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon designated CXMT and YMTC as Chinese military companies, which is a key factor in the political opposition to Apple's sourcing plans.
Tim Cook: Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and has publicly stated that 'everything needs to be on the table' regarding supply, indicating openness to Chinese suppliers. He is the recipient of the senators' letter.
Jul 30, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has also provided substantial contracts to SpaceX, contributing to a fifth of its revenue last year.
Tim Cook: Tim Cook>>>'s presence at a Beijing banquet with Elon Musk>>> and Zhou Qunfei>>> contributed to speculation about potential business ties between Lens Technology>>> and Elon Musk>>>'s firms.
Apr 20, 2026 · 457 articles
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