16 Feb 2026 | 3 Mins Read
Trump's trade adviser suggests internalizing Meta's data center costs
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Peter Navarro suggests the White House will force data center builders to absorb all costs, including electricity, resiliency, and water. Navarro stated data centers "need to pay" for these expenses and the White House will enforce this change. Meta disputes this claim, saying they already pay for all energy usage and additional costs.