President Donald Trump’s trade and manufacturing adviser, Peter Navarro, announced that the administration might compel data center builders, including companies like Meta, to bear the full costs associated with their utility usage. Navarro’s comments come amidst growing concerns over the economic impact of data centers, which have been straining the U.S. electricity grid and contributing to rising utility bills for consumers. This potential move aligns with recent efforts by the administration and several states to shift the financial responsibility for grid improvements to large tech companies, as part of a broader strategy to address affordability and counteract inflation.
Meta may be forced to absorb data center utility costs amid rising economic concerns
