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Trump Organization removes ‘made in the USA’ label from its gold T1 smartphone.

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US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington, DC. Alex Wroblewski | AFP | Getty Images

The Trump Organization has removed a reference indicating that its newly revealed smartphone will be manufactured in the U.S. This change comes amid skepticism about the feasibility of producing such a device on American soil at its price point. A spokesperson for the Trump Organization, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, still affirmed that the handset would be made in the U.S.

This month, the Trump Organization introduced the T1, a gold-colored device set to retail for $499. Initially, a banner on the company's homepage announced: "Our MADE IN THE USA 'T1 Phone' is available for pre-order now." However, this reference has been completely eliminated. The T1's webpage now states the phone has "American-Proud Design" and is "brought to life right here in the USA," though it remains unclear if this implies actual manufacturing in America.

When the T1 was first revealed, experts indicated that the device would likely be produced in China by a local third-party company, as the U.S. lacks an advanced supply chain for smartphone manufacturing. Even if such infrastructure existed, many components would still need to come from overseas.

Nevertheless, in a statement, Trump Mobile spokesperson Chris Walker asserted, "T1 phones are proudly being made in America." He further added, "Speculation to the contrary is simply inaccurate."

The manufacturing location is not the only aspect that has changed on the T1 website. Several features and specifications have also been updated. The initial announcement cited the T1's AMOLED screen as 6.8 inches, which has now been adjusted to a 6.25-inch display. Additionally, a reference to the device featuring 12 gigabytes of RAM has been removed. 

It is unusual for a smartphone company to alter specifications after an announcement has been made. The Trump Organization has been approached regarding the changes in the language about U.S. manufacturing and the amendments to the phone's specifications.

Trump has prioritized reshoring manufacturing in technology. Initially focused on increasing semiconductor production, he has now turned his attention to smartphones and is actively scrutinizing Apple's supply chain, urging the company to manufacture its flagship handset domestically.

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