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American-Made phones: Trump Mobile Faces scrutiny as Liberty Phone Aims for US Production
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The Trump Organization’s recent declaration of Trump Mobile, including a gold T1 phone touted as “proudly made in America,” has sparked debate, especially as experts suggest that claim may not hold up . This comes as Purism, a San Francisco-based self-reliant phone maker, is working on the Liberty Phone, a $1,999 smartphone striving for near-complete U.S. manufacturing.
The Quest for American-Made Smartphones
Purism’s Liberty Phone,around since 2014,aims to be the closest thing to a smartphone made almost entirely in the U.S. The handset,featuring a 5.7-inch screen and running PureOS, is primarily manufactured in texas and California . However, some components, including the chassis and certain chips, are sourced from China and India.
Did you Know? The Liberty Phone’s main processor is made by austin-based NXP and was originally designed for automobiles.
According to the Wall Street Journal,the Liberty Phone’s battery and screen are sourced from China,while its rear-facing camera comes from South Korea. This is largely due to the limited availability of U.S. manufacturers for components like smartphone displays .
FTC Standards and “Made in USA” Claims
Purism founder Todd Weaver told CNET that the Liberty Phone is sold with the label “Made in USA Electronics,” a qualified claim under Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules. Weaver expressed doubts that the Trump T1 phone would meet the same standards.
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