The Trump administration is imposing tariffs of as much as 100% on imported drones and their components, escalating efforts to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers and potentially accelerating a decoupling of drone supply chains with China.
The top rate will apply to heavier drones — weighing more than 25 kilograms — or those that possess certain capabilities, the White House said Thursday. Smaller drones will be taxed at 25%, while lower rates apply to some trading partners such as the European Union and Japan.
