New US tariffs on drones take effect
US President Donald Trump signed an order imposing the duties in August, citing the 'national security threat' posed by imports of drones and their components.
The United States has implemented new tariffs on drones and related components, with the duties taking effect on Thursday. These sanctions, which can reach up to 100%, aim to reduce the country's import reliance on drones, a sector dominated by China. The tariffs apply to drones weighing more than 25 kilograms, as well as those equipped with thermal imaging and docking stations.
Smaller drones will face a 25% duty. This move, signed by President Donald Trump in August, also seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains. China has vehemently opposed the tariffs since their announcement, warning that they would disrupt the global drone supply chain and undermine market fairness. China's commerce ministry spokesman stated that the tariffs would cause significant disruption and harm the competitive market environment.
China's drone industry leader, DJI, which holds over two-thirds of the global market share, has been on a US list of entities accused of military ties and barred from accessing US technology since 2022. DJI has contested its inclusion on the list.
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