Trump Slaps a 100% Tariff On Heavy and 'Sensitive' Drones

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President Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on heavier and "sensitive" drones, including models over 55 pounds or equipped with docking stations or thermal imaging. "Those include commercial models from DJI and others used for operations like power line inspection, crop spraying and search and rescue, along with any parts used in their manufacturing," reports Engadget. Meanwhile, smaller drones face a 25% tariff "that will apply to new and existing drones by DJI and other already approved by the FCC." The White House says the measures are meant to strengthen national security and encourage U.S. drone manufacturing.Read more of this story at Slashdot.