Donald Trump's administration has warned European businesses they could face 'devastating' retaliation if Brussels pushes ahead with satellite-spectrum plans that could restrict American rivals, turning a battle over connectivity into another explosive flashpoint in transatlantic relations.
Andrew Puzder, the US ambassador to the European Union, issued the warning as Europe seeks greater control over critical technology infrastructure. The timing is striking: on 19 October, four of the continent's biggest telecom operators announced they were exploring a joint bid for satellite spectrum, signalling a fresh push to strengthen Europe's position in a market dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX and its Starlink network.
