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TODAY'S NUGGETS
💪 Tariff strong-arming, sponsored by Musk. Trump tariff negotiators are pushing foreign governments to approve distribution licenses for SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, according to The Washington Post. Since negotiations began, Elon Musk has arranged favorable deals to launch his satellites in a number of countries hit by the president’s sweeping tariffs, including India, Somalia, and Vietnam. A State Department memo reveals the administration isn’t hiding the corruption: “Licensing Starlink demonstrates goodwill and intent to welcome U.S. businesses,” it reads.
