Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports

US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of new tariffs on drone imports and their components, including a 100% duty on drones of specific sizes or capabilities, and a 25% duty on smaller drones.

Under the order, a 10% tariff will be levied on drones and components imported from the United Kingdom, as part of measures aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing US reliance on foreign sources in the drone sector.

The decision follows an investigation by the US Department of Commerce into drone imports, which concluded that reliance on foreign technology in this sector could pose national security risks, given that domestic production remains insufficient to meet US needs.

The new tariffs are set to take effect 21 days after the order is signed, while some less sensitive components will be granted a grace period of up to 180 days before the tariffs begin to apply to them.