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The dual economies behind MAGA

30 Aug '25
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The dual economies behind MAGA
The dual economies behind MAGA

Insights

  • Trump Organization merchandise sales grew to more than $***** in 2023.
  • Unofficial sales may rival, or even surpass official volumes.
  • The scale and longevity of MAGA's retail arm are exceptional.
  • Made in USA claims difficult to guarantee in multi-tiered supply chains.
  • The MAGA brand illustrates how politics and retail converge, creating parallel economies.

The supply chain behind it, however, is split. Official merchandise is promoted as American-made and channels revenue to campaign and party structures, while a parallel, largely unregulated market produces low-cost alternatives in China and ships them through global e-commerce platforms.

Official and unofficial pipelines

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