SpaceX is urging the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to tackle trade barriers affecting its Starlink satellite service, claiming that foreign competitors face no import costs in the U.S.
๐ Key Points:
- Higher Costs Abroad: SpaceX must pay spectrum fees, import duties, and regulatory charges, increasing its operating expenses.
- 120+ Global Markets: In some countries, spectrum-sharing agreements with local operators delay service activation.
- Anti-Competitive Barriers: SpaceX calls these rules “protectionist non-tariff trade barriers” that benefit foreign operators.
SpaceXโs complaints come amid growing U.S. trade tensions, with Tesla also warning about retaliatory tariffs. Will the U.S. intervene to support its tech giants?