Marketplace All-in-One A touch of Trump in every phone call
Jun 17, 2025
The Trump Organization is shaking up the mobile phone industry with Trump Mobile and a flashy gold smartphone. However, experts are skeptical about the viability of U.S. manufacturing for this venture. In a surprising twist, the conversation shifts to a sneaker broker who successfully transformed a passion for sneakers into a thriving business, highlighting the exciting blend of entrepreneurship and personal passion.
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US Phone Manufacturing Challenges
- No major phone manufacturer has built devices in the U.S. for over a decade due to cost and infrastructure loss.
- The U.S. lacks machines, employees, and supply chains needed for large scale phone manufacturing.
Limits of US Phone Manufacturing Scale
- Producing phones at a very small scale in the U.S. is possible but scaling large production is difficult.
- Establishing large scale U.S. phone manufacturing requires significant time and investment before profitability.
Sneaker Reselling Success Story
- Yonrin Jung started reselling sneakers to get free shoes and turned it into a full-time business with over 600 pairs.
- High-profile sneaker requests led to opportunities like meeting basketball stars and attending exclusive events.