A top U.S. official has issued a stark warning that proposed European restrictions on spectrum access for non-European companies could trigger severe economic and technological backlash. The ambassador argues that such measures would undermine global cooperation in telecommunications and risk disrupting critical industries reliant on open spectrum policies. Concerns have been raised over potential retaliatory actions that could harm both sides’ tech sectors and innovation ecosystems. The statement underscores deepening tensions between the U.S. and EU over regulatory sovereignty in digital infrastructure.
Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies
