US Warns of ‘Devastating’ Retaliation to EU if Brussels Backs Its Own Tech Firms Over SpaceX

The spectrum plan is one piece of a bigger effort to build up Europe’s technological sovereignty. (Image: AI generated)

The U.S. ambassador to the European Union is warning that European companies could pay a heavy price if Brussels goes ahead with rules that give preference to European companies. Andrew Puzder says Washington could hit back hard, and that Europe’s tech ambitions may be undercut by its own approach.

Asked whether European firms should worry about retaliation, Puzder told the Financial Times that they “should be wary that it could happen and it would be very devastating for those companies.” He pointed to the size of the American market as the reason the damage could be so serious.

SpaceX has objected strongly. It argues that the change could worsen connectivity in Ukraine, where Starlink has been vital for civilian and military communications since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. It is worth noting that SpaceX and the US government have themselves, limited Ukraine's access to Starlink and refused to own up their decision.

The Commission has defended the plan. It says the proposal encourages new suppliers in the EU to enter the market and diversify, while staying open to operators from outside…

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