US to slap 100% tariffs on drone imports in bid to counter China, cites ‘national security’ concerns

China's Shenzhen-based DJI Technologies accounts for about 70% of the US commercial drone market as of last year.

President Trump has imposed tariffs up to 100 percent on drones that are "particularly sensitive" for national security.

The proclamation imposes a 100% ​tariff on drones “of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes,” according to the White House, including those with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 55 pounds and with thermal imaging capabilities.

The United States has already banned future foreign drones from entering the United States unless their companies kiss the ring - as well as routers, robots, and Roombas. Now, President Donald Trump is targeting existing drone imports and aircraft parts, too. He's going to try to make them cost a lot more. In a presid

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.