The promise that the T1 Phone, smartphone Launched by Trump Organization, it would be manufactured in the United States, no longer appears explicitly on the official product website. The device of Donald Trumpannounced as a mobile phone with “American pride”, underwent a subtle but significant change in the way its origin is presented to the public.
Previously highlighted as “Made in the USA” (manufactured in the US), T1 is now described as the result of a “American-Proud Design”that is, a “American pride design”. The page also states that the product is “Brought to Life Right Here in the USA” – brought to life here in the US – an ambiguous expression that raises doubts about the real place of manufacture of the device.
The change reinforces initial suspicions raised by experts, who considered unlikely to produce the model in US territory, especially with an estimated price of $ 499.
Less transparency on Trump’s cell phone manufacture
- Removal of direct reference to manufacturing in the US occurred amid questions about the viability of setting up a complete smartphone in the country.
- THE American Technological Supplies Chain It is not yet considered advanced enough to produce a device of the type without depending on components from abroad, especially China.
- Nevertheless, a Trump Mobile spokesman, Chris Walker, told the Uses today that “T1 phones are being proudly manufactured in America.”
- According to him, any contrary speculation would be “simply inaccurate.”
- Still, the decline in official communication reinforces uncertainty about the real origin of the product.
Specifications were also changed
In addition to changes in the language of manufacture, the T1 website also modified the technical specifications of the device after the initial announcement. The screen, initially presented as a panel 6.8 inch amoledis now described as having 6.25 inches. The mention of 12 GB of RAM It was also withdrawn, although the reason for the changes has not been clarified.
This later review of specifications is considered atypical in the smartphone industry, especially for pre-sale products. In general, brands seek to maintain consistency in the information disclosed to avoid distrust among consumers.
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Political pressure and nationalist marketing
The release of the T1 phone is part of a broader movement of US President Donald Trump to promote technological reindustrialization of the United States. It has charged large companies in the sector, such as Appleto bring part of the production to the national territory.
However, in the case of T1, nationalist marketing does not seem to be completely sustained. The US press, such as CNBC and The Verge, had already pointed out the possibility of the device being manufactured by outsourced suppliers in China, which contrasts with the genuinely American product image initially promoted by Trump Organization.
