The Trump administration plans to impose tariffs on imported drones as high as 100%, which could intensify Sino-U.S. trade tensions.

Foreign media: The Trump administration announced imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones, potentially exacerbating the rift in China-U.S. trade relations.

Drones with sensitive applications (maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms or equipped with thermal imaging capabilities) and their key components face a 100% tariff, while small drones are subject to a 25% tariff. Allied countries such as the EU, Japan, and South Korea will enjoy preferential rates ranging from 10% to 15%.

Analysts warn this move could lead to a "lose-lose" scenario, disrupting supply chains, increasing costs for U.S. buyers, and hindering Chinese companies' global expansion. The measure follows Beijing's recent tightening of export controls on drones to the United States, with the Ministry of Commerce requiring case-by-case reviews for exports of drones and related technologies to the U.S., highlighting how drone technology has become a central front in the technological and trade competition between China and the U.S.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1873508949792960/

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