SpaceX urges US to tackle foreign trade barriers

SpaceX has requested the U.S. government to address foreign trade barriers impacting its Starlink satellite service. The company claims it faces high costs from spectrum access fees and import duties, while foreign competitors do not. In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, SpaceX described these costs as "protectionist non-tariff trade barriers." The company argues that these barriers hinder its ability to provide competitive services in over 120 markets worldwide. This request comes amid broader concerns about trade barriers affecting American companies, including Tesla, which has also warned about potential retaliatory tariffs from other countries.