President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on drones and their components in an effort to make US companies, law enforcement and state and local governments less reliant on Chinese drone technology.
The White House said it would levy 100 per cent tariffs on drones that were “particularly sensitive” for national security, including systems that weigh more than 25kg or have thermal imaging capabilities. It will put a 25 per cent tariff on drones that have a maximum take-off weight of 25kg.