Trump imposes 100% tariffs on certain drones and aircraft parts

President Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on imports of specific drones and all parts for unmanned aircraft weighing over 25 kilograms. The new tariff measure specifically targets drones equipped with thermal cameras, those exceeding 25kg in weight, and all components for unmanned aircraft above that weight threshold.

This move follows previous U.S. actions that have restricted the import of foreign drones, routers, robots, and other devices. The latest decision extends these restrictions to already imported drones and their parts.

While the decision introduces significant barriers for certain types of drones and their components, smaller consumer drones weighing under 250 grams, such as "Mini" models, are not explicitly mentioned as subject to these new tariffs.

The tariff increase is expected to substantially raise the cost of these products within the United States and could impact the industry's supply chains and competitive landscape.