Summary
The Trump Organisation removed a "Made in the USA" claim from its website for the new Trump T1 phone, although it still asserts the phone will be made in America. Experts doubt the possibility of fully assembling smartphones in the US due to the lack of a local supply chain, suggesting parts might be imported.
Key Facts
- The "Made in the USA" statement for the Trump T1 phone was removed from the Trump Organisation's website.
- Trump Mobile claims the phone will still be made in America.
- The company now describes the phone as having an "American-Proud Design" and being "brought to life right here in the USA."
- Tech experts question if the phone can be entirely built in the US, noting a lack of necessary local supplies.
- The phone was announced without a working prototype.
- It is more likely the phone will be assembled in the US with imported parts.
- Donald Trump has previously encouraged Apple to make its iPhones in the US.
