The Trump-branded smartphone, T1, shifted its marketing language from 'MADE IN THE USA' to 'brought to life right here in the USA.' This change raises questions about compliance with Federal Trade Commission standards on product origin claims. Chris Walker, a spokesperson for Trump Mobile, asserted that the phone would still be made in the US, but the ambiguity in the description has drawn skepticism from the tech community. Concerns regarding production costs and manufacturing capacity are further complications, as established brands often rely on overseas operations.
Now, the site says the phone will be 'brought to life right here in the USA' and 'proudly American.' That's an important distinction.
The Federal Trade Commission has strict rules for what it considers 'qualified' or 'unqualified' claims for companies advertising a product as 'Made in the USA.'
Trump Mobile spokesperson Chris Walker told USA Today that the T1 phone would still be made in the US, but no further comment was provided.
The Trump Organization sparked skepticism from many in the tech community with its initial announcement that its flagship, gold-colored smartphone called the T1, would be made in the USA.
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