US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday to
impose 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities
that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.
A 25% tariff will be imposed on smaller drones, and a 10 or 15% tariff will be
imposed on drones and components from several US allies.
Trump said in the proclamation that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
had probed the effects of imports of drones, and found the US is too reliant
on foreign sources of these unmanned aircraft systems.
The White House says the tariffs will take effect in 21 days, while those on
less-sensitive components will take effect in 180 days.


