The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling recommending a ban on smartphone displays manufactured by BOE, a Chinese company, due to a trade secrets dispute brought by Samsung. These BOE displays are used in some iPhone models, raising concerns about a potential import ban on certain iPhones in the United States. The ITC's final decision is expected in November, at which point former President Donald Trump would have the authority to approve any ban. Despite the ruling, Apple has stated that the ITC ban on BOE displays will not affect iPhones, suggesting that the company may not use the implicated BOE displays in its current iPhone lineup. The dispute centers around patent infringement claims between Samsung and BOE, which could impact iPhone sales in the US market if the ban is enforced.