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Trump Mobile’s premium phone ships after months of delays and altered promises
business13 days ago

Trump Mobile’s premium phone ships after months of delays and altered promises

The Trump Phone (Trump Mobile T1) will begin shipping this week after nearly a year of deposits and multiple delays. The device reportedly ships with a smaller screen and less memory than initially promised, and pre-order terms now say production is not guaranteed. The company had trimmed the original Made in USA claim, sparking skepticism about domestic manufacturing, while analysts note the typical complexity of bringing an Android device to market and critics question Trump leveraging his name for profit.

via CNN|
#business#made-in-usa#shipping
Trump Mobile revamps T1 Phone design as launch date remains unclear
technology1 month ago

Trump Mobile revamps T1 Phone design as launch date remains unclear

Trump Mobile unveiled a refreshed mock-up of the T1 Phone with vertically stacked cameras replacing the prior triangle layout, but no release date is provided. The branding has shifted away from 'Made in the USA' to phrases like 'designed with American values,' and the site now invites visitors to join a waitlist as delays persist since the initial June 2025 announcement and earlier promised August/January timelines.

via Business Insider|
#made-in-usa#release-delay#smartphone-design
FTC Launches Made-in-USA Crackdown on Deceptive Origin Claims
business1 month ago

FTC Launches Made-in-USA Crackdown on Deceptive Origin Claims

FTC launches a Made-in-USA enforcement sweep, filing complaints against TouchTunes for falsely claiming its electronic dartboards were US-made despite imported components; Americana Liberty LLC and Three Nations LLC for patriotic flags advertised as Made in the USA when parts were abroad; and Oak Street Manufacturing/Oak Street Bootmakers for footwear not all-US-made due to overseas components, with settlements totaling $867,743 and injunctions against misrepresentations plus required disclosures; closing letters issued to Marketing Holders and Lamar Trailers after remedial actions. The actions follow a presidential executive order and reinforce truthful advertising and fair competition for domestically produced goods.

via Federal Trade Commission (.gov)|
#advertising-claims#business#consumer-protection
IRS Announces New Tax Benefits for Made-in-USA Car Buyers
business4 months ago

IRS Announces New Tax Benefits for Made-in-USA Car Buyers

The IRS announced that new cars assembled in the US purchased from 2025 to 2028 may qualify for a tax deduction on car loan interest, contingent on final assembly location, aiming to boost domestic auto manufacturing under Trump’s policy. About 14 of the top 25 models sold in 2024 are US-assembled, with potential for millions of qualifying vehicles, though some models assembled in multiple countries may not qualify.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#car-industry#irs-guidance
Unplugged Launches Privacy-Focused UP Phone Made in the USA
technology9 months ago

Unplugged Launches Privacy-Focused UP Phone Made in the USA

Unplugged, co-founded by Erik Prince of Blackwater fame, has released a privacy-focused smartphone called UP Phone, with plans to manufacture it in the US later this year. The phone features privacy-centric hardware and software, including a hardware switch to disable power completely, and costs $989 with a subscription service. Despite its relaunch, the hardware remains similar to the original model, which was criticized as a scam.

via The Verge|
#erik-prince#made-in-usa#privacy-features
Trump Organization Withdraws 'Made in the USA' Claim for T1 Smartphone
business11 months ago

Trump Organization Withdraws 'Made in the USA' Claim for T1 Smartphone

The Trump family has replaced the 'Made in the USA' label on their $499 Trump Mobile phones with 'proudly American,' amid skepticism about the feasibility of manufacturing smartphones entirely in the U.S., and as part of a broader effort to capitalize on patriotic sentiment and MAGA support. The change raises questions about the accuracy of the claims, given the high costs and infrastructure challenges of domestic phone production, and follows previous controversies over the origin of Trump-branded products.

via New York Post|
#business#made-in-usa#mobile-business
Challenges in Marketing US-Made Smartphones Amidst Changing Claims
business11 months ago

Challenges in Marketing US-Made Smartphones Amidst Changing Claims

The Trump Organization launched a $499 smartphone called the T1, initially claiming it was 'designed and built in the US,' but later revised the claim to focus on 'American hands' and 'American values,' amid skepticism about the phone's US manufacturing. The device's specifications and marketing have been inconsistent, and experts doubt it can be fully made in the US. The phone plan includes telehealth services, but questions remain about its affordability. The venture is unlikely to disrupt the US wireless market significantly, as it operates as a virtual network provider.

via CNET|
#business#made-in-usa#smartphone
Can Reviving Manufacturing Bridge America's Economic Divide?
business11 months ago

Can Reviving Manufacturing Bridge America's Economic Divide?

The article explores President Trump's push to revive American manufacturing through tariffs, highlighting the challenges faced in re-shoring production, such as lack of infrastructure, skilled workers, and high costs, exemplified by the Vietnamese Saitex factory which produces significantly more jeans than its U.S. counterpart. It discusses the complexities of global supply chains, legal hurdles, and economic realities that make bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. difficult, despite some companies' efforts and optimism.

via The New York Times|
#business#made-in-usa#manufacturing
Kubota Hit with Record $2 Million Penalty for False 'Made in USA' Claims
business2 years ago

Kubota Hit with Record $2 Million Penalty for False 'Made in USA' Claims

The Federal Trade Commission fined Kubota $2 million for mislabeling some replacement parts as "Made in the USA," marking the largest civil penalty for violating the Made in USA Labeling Rule. Kubota violated the rule by labeling imported products or items made with significant imported materials as U.S.-made, and must now prove significant processing in the U.S. and disclose foreign parts usage. This is not the first time Kubota has faced such penalties, as it previously received a fine in 1999 for falsely claiming U.S. manufacturing.

via CNBC|
#business#fine#ftc