Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones, countering China
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick notes that the U.S. is "too reliant" on foreign unmanned aircraft systems and their parts.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has introduced a 100% tariff on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components, aiming to reduce the country's dependence on foreign drone supply. The topmost tariff rate will be applied to drones of a certain size or those with national-security capabilities, as per a White House statement.
Different imports will be subject to lower duties. These taxes will commence within 21 days for many of the products. According to the proclamation released on Thursday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick determined that import penetration from foreign drone manufacturers is significant, and the U.S. has become overly reliant on foreign unmanned aircraft systems and their parts.
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