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U.S. President Donald Trump's order setting tariffs on drones has taken effect, imposing up to a 100% duty on certain imports. The tariffs apply to drones weighing over 25 kilograms and those with thermal imaging capabilities or docking stations, which will face the full 100% tariff. Smaller drones will be subject to a 25% duty. China has expressed opposition to the tariffs, calling them a disruption to the global drone supply chain and an undermining of fair market competition.

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US President Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on certain drones, targeting those made by Chinese companies, particularly DJI, which controls over 70% of the global market. The tariffs, also affecting smaller drones and some drone components, aim to boost domestic supply chains and address national security concerns. According to the White House, the measure is a response to the "national security threat posed by imports of drones and their components." The new tariffs took effect on September 3, 2026, with larger drones facing a 100% tariff, smaller ones a 25% duty, and certain components subject to duties starting next February. China has expressed opposition to the move, calling it "disruptive" and arguing that it will undermine fair competition in the market. The US is looking to reduce its reliance on Chinese-made drones and promote domestic manufacturing.

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Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates.

right frames the issue as one of national sovereignty

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order setting out the duties in August, as the White House flagged “the national security threat posed by imports of drones and their components”. The order also aims to boost domestic supply chains.

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🔮 Some components of drones that are “not particularly sensitive” will also face duties, but those only come into effect on February 9 next year.

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New U.S. tariffs on drones take effect · assertive framing

New U.S. tariffs of up to 100% took effect Thursday (September 3, 2026) on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates. asserted

China → take → that

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order setting out the duties in August, as the White House flagged “the national security threat posed by imports of drones and their components”. The order also aims to boost domestic supply chains. asserted

order → sign → chains

Drones with a takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms, as well as those with thermal imaging capabilities and docking stations face a 100% tariff. asserted

Drones → exceed → tariff

Smaller drones face a 25% duty. asserted

drones → face → duty

Some components of drones that are “not particularly sensitive” will also face duties, but those only come into effect on February 9 next year. asserted

those → face → February

China expressed opposition to the planned tariffs shortly after they were unveiled by Mr. Trump, with Beijing urging Washington to withdraw the duties. asserted

Beijing → express → duties

A Commerce Ministry spokesman said the tariffs would “disrupt the global drone supply chain and further undermine a fair and competitive market environment”. asserted

tariffs → say → environment

He said China firmly opposed the move. asserted

China → say → move

Chinese company DJI, which was founded in 2006, has captured more than two-thirds of the global drone market in recent years, according to several studies. uncertain

which → found → studies

Since 2022, however, DJI has been on a U.S. list of Chinese firms linked to the country’s military and subject to restrictions on access to U.S. technology. asserted

DJI → link → technology

DJI has fought its inclusion on the list. asserted

DJI → fight → list

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