White House announces tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports

The U.S. government announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of certain drones and their critical components, targeting larger and security-sensitive models to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Smaller drones face a 25% tariff, with some exemptions for imports from specific allied countries.

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