Trump places 100% tariffs on ‘particularly sensitive’ drones for national security reasons and to strengthen US drone industry
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A 100% tariff with a 21-day adjustment window is a shock, not a glide path—import-dependent drone operators now have both cost and continuity risk. If your workflows rely on foreign UAV hardware, lock in inventory and start a domestic vendor review this week.
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