Trump’s $499 ‘built in the U.S.’ smartphone will likely be made in China, analysts say, making it subject to his own tariff policy

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Trump’s $499 ‘built in the U.S.’ smartphone will likely be made in China, analysts say, making it subject to his own tariff policy

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The Trump Organization announced a $499 smartphone “built in the United States” but analysts believe will likely be manufactured in China. Experts have long warned the U.S. is incapable of creating its own manufacturing infrastructure quickly and cost-effectively. More likely, the Trump…

This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-06-18 09:08:00.