Apple's facing a nightmare scenario that could pull certain iPhone models right off U.S. shelves, and it's not because of anything the company did wrong. Here's the kicker: a Chinese display supplier allegedly stole Samsung's tech secrets, and now Apple's caught in the crossfire of a trade dispute that could reshape iPhone pricing forever. What you need to know: The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that BOE Technology stole Samsung's OLED trade secrets iPhone 15, 16, and potentially 17 models with BOE screens could be banned from U.S. imports BOE supplies displays for roughly 20% of Apple's iPhone panel orders Final decision expected in September 2025, then President Trump has 60 days to disapprove (no approval is required.) BOE's billion-dollar blunder puts Apple in the hot seatThe preliminary ITC ruling found that BOE and seven subsidiaries violated the Tariff Act by misappropriating Samsung Display's confidential OLED manufacturing technology. Samsung filed the complaint...more
