US EditionUS pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk's Starlink, Washington Post reports
- The Trump administration has pushed countries facing tariffs to approve Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service by encouraging regulatory access since 2024.
- This effort arises from U.S. Competition with China in global telecommunications and aims to secure market advantages for American companies abroad.
- Countries including Lesotho, India, Somalia, and Vietnam have fast-tracked or partially accommodated Starlink approvals, often during ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S.
- Lesotho accepted a 50% tariff on its goods and granted Starlink a 10-year license shortly after tariff imposition, with internal documents showing hopes this would demonstrate goodwill to the U.S.
- The approvals have expanded Starlink’s global customer base but raised concerns over conflicts of interest and the use of tariffs as leverage in trade discussions.
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U.S.A. invites countries that are faced with customs tariffs to approve Elon Musk's Starlink service, according to Washington Post
Less than two weeks after President Donald Trump announced a 50% rate for the goods from the small African nation, Lesotho, the country's regulatory authority had a meeting with the Starlink representatives.
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