China ‘firmly opposes’ Trump’s drone tariffs
Beijing on Thursday urged Washington to 'immediately withdraw' the planned levies, which are set to take effect on Sept 3.
China has strongly objected to the United States' recent drone tariffs, asserting that they undermine a fair and competitive market. Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong stated that the tariffs would disrupt global drone supply chains and discriminate against Chinese products. The tariffs, which could reach up to 100%, were announced by US President Donald Trump on national security grounds, aiming to reduce reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
Beijing urged Washington to withdraw the tariffs immediately. Most of the new tariffs are set to take effect on September 3. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI, which holds over two-thirds of the global market, has been on a US list of Chinese firms linked to the military since 2022, despite denying any military control.
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