Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says
The White House said the levies target national security risks and will push more drone production into the United States.
- 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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US President Donald Trump announced that additional tariffs ranging from 25% to 100% would be imposed on imports of foreign-made unmanned aerial vehicles and their critical components, citing national security reasons.
The U.S. president wants to "encourage" domestic production and "reduce dependence" on foreign suppliers.
This is another step against China.
ROME (ITALPRESS) " "To guarantee the American primacy in the drone industry, while strengthening our industrial defence base. President Trump has signed a proclamation to enhance American drone production through customs duties, protecting our national security and ensuring that the American drone industry is second to none" . The White House writes on social media, explaining that "it is planned an ad valorem duty of 100% on drones of certain d…
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