Trump imposed tariffs on drone imports
On August 13, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports of drones and their components. The new restrictions are set to apply to such products imported into the United States.
According to the announcement, drones weighing more than 25 kg and models equipped with thermal imaging cameras will be subject to a 100% tariff. A 25% tariff will apply to smaller drones and other components.
At the same time, a 15% tariff is set for products from the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Taiwan.
For the United Kingdom, a 10% tariff will apply, provided that nearly all hardware, software, and technology are manufactured in the aforementioned countries and the United States.
The tariffs will take effect 21 days after signing. However, for drone components that do not fall under the category of particularly sensitive items, the tariffs will take effect 180 days after signing.
“For products and components that the Department of Defense approves for exclusion from the list of goods and technologies subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restrictions, within 20 days of signing, the tariffs will take effect 180 days after signing,” the White House added.
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