Trump Mobile T1 smartphoneThe Verge, citing company executives, said that the cars, which were previously marketed as “Made in the USA,” will instead be largely produced overseas, with only limited final assembly done in the United States.Trump Mobile executives Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas told The Verge that the device has been redesigned with upgraded specifications and will likely ship by late March 2026, although it missed the initial launch schedule associated with the original June 2025 announcement.The company has reportedly taken a step back from its previous American-made claims, with executives admitting that the phones are not American-made. The Federal Trade Commission requires that products labeled as made in the United States be free of foreign ingredients, but this standard is difficult to meet given the globalization of the supply chain for smartphone components.Instead, production will take place in what executives call a “favored nation,” with a limited “final assembly” phase to take place in Miami. The Verge reported that this final assembly could include assembling almost the last set of components before shipping.The device is currently undergoing carrier certification by T-Mobile, which is expected to be completed around mid-March, after which sales could begin. Trump Mobile is also preparing to relaunch its website with updated product images and full specifications.The redesigned T1 has a larger display, now closer to 6.8 inches compared to the previous 6.25-inch version. According to the report, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset, paired with 512GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB via microSD.The camera specifications have also been upgraded, with both the front camera and the main rear sensor expected to be 50MP. The device will have a 5,000mAh battery, support multiple connectivity standards, and has already cleared FCC certification.As for pricing, customers who previously made a $100 deposit are expected to receive the device at the originally indicated introductory price of $499. The final retail price for new buyers has not yet been announced, but reports suggest it will cost more than $499 and less than $1,000.The Verge also reported design changes that include the removal of the previous “T1” rear logo while retaining the signature gold finish and revised branding elements. The rear camera layout has been redesigned from the previous square module to a vertical oval housing with triple lenses.