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US warns Europe of retaliation over satellite spectrum plans
US ambassador Andrew Puzder warned Europe of possible retaliation if the EU limits access to radio spectrum for non-EU satellite providers.
The plans are part of an EU proposal on cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
The proposal aims to strengthen European technology companies so they can develop alternatives to US services.
Puzder said favoring local firms over American competitors would not make Europe’s companies more competitive.
He did not say what retaliation the US might take, but warned that it could be devastating for affected companies and pointed to the size of the US market.
The dispute reflects the EU’s push to reduce reliance on US technology, including for critical infrastructure, amid concerns about US President Donald Trump’s unpredictability.
The EU has proposed the law, but the sources do not say when or whether the spectrum plans will take effect.
US Ambassador Andrew Puzder warned that the United States could retaliate if the EU restricts access to satellite spectrum for non-EU providers.
He said such measures could be “devastating” for affected companies but did not specify what countermeasures the US might take.
The spectrum plans are part of an EU law proposed by the European Commission on cloud and artificial intelligence development.
The EU says it wants to strengthen European technology companies and reduce reliance on US technology.
Puzder argued that favoring European companies over US competitors would not make them more competitive.
- Who
- US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder warned European companies and the EU.
- What
- The US warned of possible retaliation if the EU limits satellite spectrum access for non-EU providers.
- When
- October 18, 2026, when the reports were published.
- Where
- The dispute concerns EU plans and US satellite providers.
- Why
- The EU plans are part of efforts to strengthen European technology companies and reduce reliance on US technology.
US position
EU position
Satellite spectrum access
US position
Puzder warned against restricting US providers’ access to the European market.
EU position
The EU’s proposed plans include radio-frequency measures as part of a law to strengthen European technology companies.
Technology policy
US position
Puzder said European companies would not become more competitive by weakening US firms.
EU position
The EU aims to develop alternatives to US technology and reduce dependence on it.
The European Commission proposed a law on cloud and AI development that includes radio-frequency plans.
Andrew Puzder warned that the US could retaliate if the EU restricted market access for American satellite providers.
- US ambassador
- Andrew Puzder
- EU law
- Proposed by the European Commission
- Policy areas
- Cloud and artificial intelligence development
- Possible impact
- Puzder said retaliation could be devastating for affected companies
- US countermeasures
- Puzder did not specify them
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What people are saying
devastating
European companies would not become more competitive by weakening US companies.