President Trump has implemented tariffs on foreign drones and components to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and bolster national security.
President Trump has implemented tariffs on foreign drones and components to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and bolster national security . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation on Thursday imposing tariffs on foreign drones and their components, to address national security risks and strengthen America’s domestic drone manufacturing industry. The tariffs include a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on larger drones with sensitive capabilities, a 25 percent tariff on smaller drones, and varying tariffs on imports from allied nations. DETAIL: The Proclamation outlines tariffs targeting drones with a maximum takeoff weight over 25 kilograms (~57 pounds) and drones equipped with thermal imaging…Open
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