'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing

"Speculation to the contrary is simply inaccurate," a spokesperson told the BBC.

But the Trump Mobile organisation says the phone will still be made in America.

A "Made in the USA" tagline featured in promotional material for the Trump T1 phone when it launched on 16 June, was no longer displayed on its site as of Wednesday, reporters found.

Days after the Trump Organisation announced plans to launch a US-made smartphone, a reference to its American production has vanished from its website.

"We're excited to launch the phones later this year, but in the meantime, anyone can switch to Trump Mobile now with their current phones," they added - directing people to the provider's website to find out more.

Wording on the company's website, advertising the launch of its upcoming mobile plan for Americans, now counts an "American-Proud Design" among the Trump T1 phone's key features.

They also say the phone is "brought to life right here in the USA", with "American hands behind every device".

A banner that previously encouraged site visitors to pre-order "our MADE IN THE USA T1 Phone" on the website now only refers to it as "the new T1 phone".

The changes were first spotted by tech news publisher, The Verge.

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