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Trump Urges Countries to Adopt Musk's Starlink Amid Tariffs

5/11/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing for countries like Lesotho and India to embrace Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, hoping to alleviate trade tensions sparked by a hefty 50% tariff on imports. However, critics are raising eyebrows, citing potential conflicts of interest amid the fierce U.S.-China rivalry in the telecommunications sector.

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The Trump administration is pushing for countries like Lesotho and India to embrace Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, hoping to alleviate trade tensions sparked by a hefty 50% tariff on imports. However, critics are raising eyebrows, citing potential conflicts of interest amid the fierce U.S.-China rivalry in the telecommunications sector.