US tariffs on various drone types

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday to

impose 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities

that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

A 25% tariff will be imposed on smaller drones, and a 10 or 15% tariff will be

imposed on drones and components from several US allies.

Trump said in the proclamation that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

had probed the effects of imports of drones, and found the US is too reliant

on foreign sources of these unmanned aircraft systems.

The White House says the tariffs will take effect in 21 days, while those on

less-sensitive components will take effect in 180 days.