How Trump’s Tariff Trade War Boosted SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Service
Leaked memos reveal how Trump's tariff trade war boosted SpaceX’s Starlink.
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How Trump’s Tariff Trade War Boosted SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Service
SpaceX's Starlink, the satellite internet service founded by Elon Musk, has become an unexpected beneficiary of the Trump Administration's tariff trade war. According to recently leaked memos from the U.S. State Department, Starlink's global reach and partnerships were directly influenced by America's trade policies during Trump's tenure. These documents reveal a strategic push by the U.S. government, encouraging countries worldwide to adopt Starlink as a means of fostering favorable trade negotiations and tariff relief. Image Credits:Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Getty Images The leaked memos highlight the Trump Administration’s efforts to use American technology as a diplomatic tool. Countries facing steep tariffs from the U.S., like the small African nation of Lesotho, saw adopting Starlink as an opportunity to smooth over trade tensions. In fact, one memo explicitly mentioned how Starlink's new 10-year deal with Lesotho could potentially help improve t…
