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Dive Brief:
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on certain unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, and their components due to a perceived national security threat to the United States.
The duties will take effect Sept. 3 and will apply to drones with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 55 pounds, as well as systems with thermal imaging capabilities. For other UAS types, a 25% tariff will be imposed on smaller drones and components without defense capabilities.
Drones imported from U.S. allies, including European Union members, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan, will be charged a 15% rate. UK-made UAS models will be charged a 10% rate, so long as all of the drones' hardware, software and other technology originated from the countries listed or the U.S.
