iPhone Ban Looms in U.S. Over BOE OLED Trade Secret Dispute

Some iPhone models face a potential U.S. ban after BOE was found to have violated Samsung's OLED trade secrets.
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iPhone Ban Looms in U.S. Over BOE OLED Trade Secret Dispute
iPhone Ban Over BOE OLED Trade Secrets Could Impact Future U.S. Models A major disruption may hit Apple’s iPhone lineup in the United States as a trade secret dispute unfolds between two of its key display suppliers. The issue stems from a preliminary ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which found that Chinese display maker BOE misappropriated OLED technology from Samsung Display. This ruling could lead to an iPhone ban over BOE OLED trade secrets , directly affecting models such as the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and upcoming iPhone 17. With OLED panels being essential components of Apple’s devices, the possibility of an import ban raises serious concerns for both Apple and American consumers. Image : Google Why the iPhone Ban Over BOE OLED Trade Secrets Is Gaining Attention The trade dispute centers on BOE’s alleged use of confidential OLED manufacturing processes that belong to Samsung Display. According to the ITC, BOE and its affiliates violated the U.S. Tariff Act by …