SpaceX, a well-known rocket-building company, appealed to the US government to provide exceptions to anti-Chinese duties introduced by President Donald Trump. SpaceX intends to buy two pieces of equipment from China, which is required for the production of access terminals to a broadband Internet, which provides its Starlink project.
According to the company provided, SpaceX cannot find this equipment among American manufacturers, which makes it contact Chinese suppliers. The company noted that this equipment is necessary to maintain the development of Starlink infrastructure, which has a potential for global access to the Internet.
SpaceX also stressed that from next year the company plans to produce 100% of its equipment in the US. This will avoid dependence on supply from abroad and promote the development of the US industry.
The company requests her permission to import this Chinese equipment by the end of May. According to information, it may take up to 30 days to approve her request. If the request is approved, SpaceX will be able to avoid customs duties on this equipment for a limited period.
However, the company has to hurry, because time by the end of May is limited, and it needs to have time to remove the equipment if the US government allows you to do so without duties.
SpaceX, which is actively working on the Starlink project, shows the desire not only to expand global access to the Internet, but also to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers. However, import restrictions from China entered by the Trump administration can create additional difficulties for the company, and it hopes for an exception to continue the development of infrastructure without interference.
