Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says
The White House said the move targets foreign reliance in a market dominated by China, with 100% duties on some drones and 25% on smaller models.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported unmanned drones and 15 percent duties on allies like South Korea to reduce United States reliance on foreign supply chains.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick probed the imports before the proclamation, while the White House justified the decision on national security grounds, stating the country was "too reliant" on foreign sources.
- Smaller drones face a 25 percent tariff, while The Chinese company DJI holds more than two-thirds of the global drone market, according to several studies.
- Most new tariffs take effect in 21 days, following United States sanctions on China and 59 countries; China recently restricted drone exports and blacklisted six companies in response to trade actions.
- For components approved by the Department of War for the Federal Communications Commission's Covered List, tariffs take effect after signing, providing an exemption pathway for non-sensitive drone parts.
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The White House does not name China, but the measure will mostly affect Chinese imports.
Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump announced up to 100 percent tariffs on drone imports and their components, an industry dominated by China.
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Trump targets drone imports with tariffs of up to 100%, including from allies
Trump said a Department of Commerce investigation found that drone and drone-component imports threaten US national security, citing the volume and circumstances of imports and the close link between economic welfare and national security
The EU, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan drones will be taxed at 15% and the UK at 10%.
Donald Trump wants to tax drones imported into the United States to support the American industry and reduce its dependence on China. Customs duties will reach 100% for certain aircraft and components, starting on September 3.
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