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U.S. Pushes Starlink Amid Tariff Pressure on Nations

5/9/2025

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Under pressure from the Trump administration, countries hit by U.S. tariffs are being urged to embrace Elon Musk's Starlink satellite services to smooth trade talks. Internal documents show U.S. embassies, especially in India and Cambodia, advocating for Starlink, raising concerns among critics who argue that tariffs are being weaponized for Musk's advantage.

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Under pressure from the Trump administration, countries hit by U.S. tariffs are being urged to embrace Elon Musk's Starlink satellite services to smooth trade talks. Internal documents show U.S. embassies, especially in India and Cambodia, advocating for Starlink, raising concerns among critics who argue that tariffs are being weaponized for Musk's advantage.