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

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By BeauHDAug 14, 2026, 1:00 pm84 ptsTrending
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,…

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