The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling that could lead to the banning of certain iPhone models made in China from being imported into the United States. This ruling stems from patent infringement disputes involving Samsung and BOE, a key supplier of smartphone displays used in some iPhones. While Apple has stated that it is not currently impacted by the ruling, the decision puts BOE's future as an iPhone display supplier in question and could affect iPhone production, including the upcoming iPhone Fold model. Additionally, industry analysts predict that the iPhone 17 series will see a price increase of approximately $50 for three out of four models compared to the iPhone 16 series. This price hike is partly attributed to the tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump on Chinese imports. The combination of potential import bans and increased costs could influence Apple's product availability and pricing in the US market later this year.