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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 imposed up to 100% tariffs on drones, particularly those made by Chinese companies like DJI, which accounts for over 70% of the global market. The move is aimed at addressing national security concerns and boosting domestic manufacturing in the US, where Washington has already banned foreign-made mobile robots to combat Chinese dominance. The new tariffs took effect on September 3, 2026, with drones weighing over 25 kilograms or equipped with thermal imaging capabilities facing a 100% duty, while smaller drones face a 25% duty. China has expressed opposition to the move, calling it a disruption to the global drone supply chain and a threat to fair competition. The US is behind in domestic manufacturing, with some drone users labeling the ban "industry-killing".

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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 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

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

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Smaller drones face a 25% duty. asserted

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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. asserted

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

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

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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

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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

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DJI has fought its inclusion on the list. asserted

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