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technology29 days ago•14 min saved

The Trump Phone saga: a year of delays and unclear origins

Over a year, The Verge investigates Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone, a $499 device that promised US-designed manufacturing but shows little evidence of real production: claims of 'made in America' were walked back to 'assembled in the US,' the phone likely mirrors HTC’s U24 Pro and is probably made in China via an ODM, and despite FCC/Google certifications and media samples, there’s no verifiable proof that regular customers have received devices; deposits of $100 remain largely unconverted, and the company’s ties to Liberty Mobile and opaque leadership leave the product’s fate in doubt.

via The Verge|

#ftc-regulations #made-in-usa #odm

tech1 month ago•61 min saved

Trump Phone’s US-made claim meets a reality check

The Verge reports that the Trump Mobile T1 Phone isn’t actually made in the USA—it's reportedly assembled there with most components sourced abroad, and the FTC’s strict ‘made in USA’ rules require significant domestic processing. Industry sources say the U.S. lacks the necessary manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and affordable labor for mass smartphone production today, making a fully domestic build unlikely in the near term, though the company has floated a gradual path toward more U.S.-made components in the future.

via The Verge|

#ftc #made-in-usa #t1-phone

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone under FTC scrutiny for 'American-made' marketing claim

The Verge reports that Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone still uses an 'American-made' label in its site metadata, potentially violating FTC Made in USA rules since components aren’t US-sourced, with no comment from the company; the piece also covers a data-breach related preorder issue from The Guardian and sightings of shipped units to creators, including Quinn Nelson, suggesting some customers may have received the device.

via The Verge|

#ftc-rules #made-in-usa #marketing-claims

business2 months ago•312 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

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

business3 months ago•6 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•7 min saved

FCC Bans New Foreign-Designed Wi‑Fi Routers From US Market

The FCC updated its equipment-authorization rules to prohibit the sale of any new consumer Wi‑Fi routers manufactured outside the United States, citing national-security concerns and supply-chain vulnerabilities; existing routers remain usable, and vendors can seek exemptions from DHS or the Pentagon with a plan to move manufacturing to the U.S.

via PCMag|

#fcc #made-in-usa #national-security

business6 months ago•2 min saved

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

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Lucchese Bootmaker Preserves American Craftsmanship for Over a Century

Lucchese Bootmaker, founded in 1883 in Texas, continues to uphold American craftsmanship by manufacturing most of its luxury Western products, especially handcrafted cowboy boots, on U.S. soil with a team of artisans, emphasizing heritage and authenticity in its process and product range.

via Fox Business|

#american-craftsmanship #business #cowboy-boots

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

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

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Global Trade Tensions Shake Wine and Cheese Markets

US businesses, especially in the bourbon and apparel industries, are preparing for the potential impact of an all-out trade war, which could lead to decreased exports, consumer boycotts, and shifts in production strategies, following previous retaliatory tariffs that hurt American exports to Europe and Canada.

via Politico|

#business #made-in-usa #retaliation

business1 year ago•3 min saved

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

business1 year ago•5 min saved

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

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Mobile Venture Faces Challenges in U.S. Manufacturing and Pricing

The article discusses the challenges of manufacturing modern smartphones in the US, highlighting that most processors are not made domestically, and reviews recent tech news including SpaceX's failed Starship test, AI image generation via WhatsApp, and new wearable sleep trackers from Garmin.

via Engadget|

#ai-image-generation #made-in-usa #smartphone

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Trump Mobile's US-made Smartphone Plans Face Skepticism and Challenges

Analysts believe the Trump Organization's $499 smartphone, touted as 'built in the USA,' is likely manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S., making it vulnerable to tariffs on Chinese imports, despite claims of American production.

via Fortune|

#business #china #made-in-usa