There is a clear division within the Republican Party on whether to fully tighten restrictions on Chinese DJI drones. Representative Stefanik pushed for tough provisions in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act, claiming that DJI products could expose American data to the Chinese government; DJI denied the allegations. The Senate did not include such content, and several Republicans warned that a complete sales ban would affect the U.S. agriculture, energy, and law enforcement sectors, as DJI has become a key supplier of affordable and widely used equipment. Chairman of the Agriculture Committee Boozman and Senator Hoeven from North Dakota emphasized that they also concern about national security, but pointed out that DJI drones play an irreplaceable role in areas such as power grid inspection, land mapping, and search and rescue operations. Stefanik and her allies insisted on the position of "complete prohibition," unwilling to let economic costs influence decisions. This case has become another point of conflict within the Republican Party between taking a hard stance on China and maintaining domestic industry needs, while Trump's recent attempts to ease relations with China have made its prospects more uncertain.
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