This is not some sort of company making unique tech, it's a company handling some of the most the vital infrastructure for our government, you can imagine the privacy concerns. Completely different case

Sure, but the point is that it's tit-for-tat. This US administration is petty.

All the more reason to block vital stuff going to the US. They cannot be trusted anymore.

True, but the question is if it isn't smarter to wait for the midterms in November where it currently looks like it's going to be a disaster for Trump and the Republicans.

Sale was happening soon, couldn't wait longer, IIUC.

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I don't think it's changing after this administration.

True. But the reaction also depends on how much money the leverage is worth and how much Solvinity has to offer here.