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US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources. (neuters.de)
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  • US negotiators told Ukraine US could shutoff Starlink if minerals deal not reached
  • SpaceX-owned satellite internet service vital for Ukraine
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[–] 142 points 2 years ago (9 children)

I think a global boycott on US-made goods + services is necessary. Trump can only do this because the US is such a powerhouse.

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  • [–] 64 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    The US is only such a powerhouse, because they generally have the support of their allies. That makes it the unparalleled biggest economic block in the world.
    But without their allies, USA isn't that much stronger than China economically. And USA wouldn't be nearly the powerhouse they've gotten used to be.

    So China just has to look on and do nothing, while USA is losing their world dominance quickly.

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  • [–] 39 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Would be nice to see global sanctions against the US. Not realistic, but I hope all countries are moving towards significantly reducing American reliance. It'll be a slow process, but needs to be done.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Honestly sanctions agains companies like these that can be weaponized politically sounds very reasonable.

    They are national security threat in the true meaning of the word.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    I've been looking at getting solar installed, and been talking to a few different companies for quotes. One place only supplies PowerWall batteries, and I said to the sales rep that I wasn't really interested in buying anything from Tesla and his face made it pretty clear that that was the answer he'd been getting a lot recently

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    That is already happening in Canada. Those imperialists threatening annexation was finally what brought us Canadians together on something lol

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Has there been any progress on dropping tarrifs between provinces?

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    As an American, I'd like the boycott to be more targeted. But yes, every company that licks the boots of this obviously fascist regime should see no more sales. I don't have a full list, but it includes at least Meta, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon.

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