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The White House urges American companies to boycott Paris Space Summit
As the Paris Space Summit approaches, the White House discourages American companies' participation, prompting cancellations from giants like SpaceX and Blue Origin.
The White House has reportedly urged American space companies not to participate in the Space Summit taking place in Paris on September 9 and 10, according to Politico. This request aims to prevent their presence from being seen as tacit support for the European Union's political positions.
In response, companies such as SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, and Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, announced that they will not attend this international event. This cancellation has been confirmed by the French Ministry of Space.
Tensions surrounding the summit are heightened by pressures from the Trump administration, which discourages the participation of American companies, leading to this significant double withdrawal from the space sector.
At the same time, France has asserted that the United States is still welcome at the summit, despite rumors of pressure on companies to boycott the event. This was reported by Franceinfo, mentioning a phone call suggesting the American warning.
The summit organizers are concerned about the repercussions of this boycott, which could harm international cooperation in space. The companies' decision not to participate raises questions about the relations between the United States and the European Union in this field.
The situation remains fluid, and the consequences of the White House's decision on the participation of other companies could still unfold as the summit approaches.