Overview

• The Trump Organization unveiled the gold-colored T1 smartphone and Trump Mobile service on June 16 with a planned August or September launch and a $499 price tag.
• Industry analysts including CSS Insight’s Leo Gebbie and Counterpoint Research’s Blake Przesmicki say true U.S. production is unfeasible and expect the T1 will rely on overseas original device manufacturers.
• Silicon Valley research firm Creative Strategies and The Verge note that the T1 shares its design and body with Wingtech’s REVVL 7 Pro 5G, suggesting assembly by a Chinese partner.
• Supply chain experts warn that a genuinely U.S.—made smartphone would cost well over $1,000 per unit and require years of investment, contrasting sharply with the T1’s advertised price.
• Trump Mobile will function as an MVNO powered by Liberty Mobile Wireless on existing carrier networks, and its reliance on imported components could run afoul of the administration’s own tariffs and FTC 'Made in USA' regulations.