The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling recommending a ban on certain iPhone models that incorporate BOE-manufactured OLED smartphone displays, following a patent infringement dispute brought by Samsung against BOE. The ITC's decision could lead to an import ban on these iPhones in the United States. A final ruling is expected in November, after which former President Donald Trump would have the authority to approve or reject the ban. Apple has stated that it is not currently impacted by the ruling. The dispute centers on allegations of stolen trade secrets related to BOE's display technology, which Samsung claims were infringed upon. This development poses a potential challenge to Apple’s ability to sell some Chinese-made iPhones in the US market.