The US has listed India’s preference for use of domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services and localised shutdown of internet as a barrier to foreign trade.
The 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers released by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), also flagged that since 2021 American firms have been subject to increasing number of takedown requests for content and user accounts related to issues that appear “politically motivated”.
The report noted that localised internet shutdowns restrict access to information and services, disrupting commercial operations, and thereby undermining a free and open internet and impeding trade in the digital economy.
“The United States continues to monitor the impact of these events on US trade and investment, including services exports,” according to the report released on Tuesday.
On satellite services, the report said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting maintains a preference fo​The US has listed India’s preference for use of domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services and localised shutdown of internet as a barrier to foreign trade.
The 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers released by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), also flagged that since 2021 American firms have been subject to increasing number of takedown requests for content and user accounts related to issues that appear “politically motivated”.
The report noted that localised internet shutdowns restrict access to information and services, disrupting commercial operations, and thereby undermining a free and open internet and impeding trade in the digital economy.
“The United States continues to monitor the impact of these events on US trade and investment, including services exports,” according to the report released on Tuesday.
On satellite services, the report said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting maintains a preference fo ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
