[Breaking] Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Drones and Parts...15% for South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 100% tariff on imports of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related parts, in an effort to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign drone supplies, the White House announced on the 13th (local time).

According to a White House fact sheet, the highest tariff rate of 100% applies to drones with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25 kg, as well as drones equipped with thermal imaging capabilities. The maximum takeoff weight includes the drone body, battery, camera, cargo, and all other payloads.

For smaller drones or certain drones and drone parts that do not have specific functions related to national security, a tariff rate of 25% will be imposed.

Drones and parts originating from the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan will be subject to a 15% tariff, while those from the United Kingdom will face a 10% tariff. However, the White House specified that both hardware and software (SW) must utilize only technology from these countries or the United States.

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