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Apple's plan to purchase memory chips from Chinese manufacturers faced bipartisan opposition from U.S. senators and domestic chipmaker Micron Technology this week. Beginning July 27, Micron publicly opposed the initiative, arguing against Apple's request for permission to source Chinese memory components. By July 29, multiple Senate lawmakers expressed concerns and urged Apple to abandon the plan, with pressure intensifying through July 30 as senators demanded a formal commitment to avoid Chinese-made chips.