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Trump Proposes 100% Tariffs on Drones to Counter China

Donald Trump announced plans to impose up to 100% tariffs on drone imports, citing national security concerns and aiming to counter China's dominance in the drone market. This move is intended to secure US technological leadership and address concerns about countries helping China evade existing tariffs.

13 Aug, 21:08 — 14 Aug, 06:38
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BBCHigh9h ago

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

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bloombergHigh7h ago

US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran

The US will soon announce what it bills as unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump administration’s effort to force Tehran’s capitulation through financial pressure. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down what we know about the plans. (Source: Bloomberg)

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FTVery High11h ago

Trump launches tariffs targeting Chinese drone technology

US to impose up to 100% levies on unmanned aircraft and their components

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le-mondeHigh10h ago

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

A White House statement said the tariffs will 'encourage increased domestic production' of drones and their components and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.

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NPRHigh15h ago

Businesses feel the strain as the deadline for Trump's 50% Canadian tariff approaches

If President Trump's threatened 50% tariffs go through later this month, construction businesses that rely on materials imported from Canada are among those that will suffer.

By Richard Haller

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual8h ago

Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs

Brazil has not yet decided whether it will proceed with retaliatory measures, but commits to defending its position.

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France 24High12h ago

Donald Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, including from key US allies, citing national security concerns and a need to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers. The measures will take effect in 21 days.

By FRANCE 24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

US to slap 100% tariffs on drone imports in bid to counter China, cites ‘national security’ concerns

China's Shenzhen-based DJI Technologies accounts for about 70% of the US commercial drone market as of last year.

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indian-expressMostly Factual11h ago

US names India among 40 nations in crackdown on Chinese tariff evasion

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

US Lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones In Iran War, 25% Of Its Military Fleet

The losses, worth over $1.3 billion, cut a quarter of the Reaper fleet, an Air Force general told the Senate he was 'concerned' about.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual7h ago

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report

In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."

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japan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones, countering China

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick notes that the U.S. is "too reliant" on foreign unmanned aircraft systems and their parts.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual10h ago

'Australia should get the best treatment': Albanese's phone call with Trump

The leaders spoke about tariffs, the AUKUS agreement and the war in the Middle East.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual11h ago

Trump signs memo permitting foreign shipbuilders to build up to 2 US ships in their shipyards

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a national security memorandum permitting foreign shipbuilders to build up to two ships in their parent shipyards for delivery to the United States, as the US seeks to rebuild its Navy and shipbuilding industrial base. The memorandum came as the US is stepping up shipbuilding cooperation with South Korea, which has committed to investing $150 billion in the US shipbuilding sector as part of a total $350 billion investment pledge under last year's bila

By The Korea Herald

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual13h ago

Trump imposes steep tariffs on drone imports - The Kyiv Independent

Trump imposes steep tariffs on drone imports  The Kyiv Independent

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual6h ago

Donald Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China. The US president justified the decision on national security grounds, according to a White House statement that detailed a 100 percent duty rate […]

By AFP

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naked-capitalismMixed6h ago

Trump’s ‘Forever’ Tariffs Are Kicking in for the Long Haul – and US Consumers Are Footing the Bill

Early predictions that consumers would bear most of the burden of Trump's tariffs are proving to be true.

By Yves Smith

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vanguard-ngMixed14h ago

Just in: Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China. The post Just in: Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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Coverage Timeline

First report: NPR · 13 Aug, 21:08Full coverage: 45 · 11hWindow: 11h
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NPR13 Aug, 21:08First to report

Businesses feel the strain as the deadline for Trump's 50% Canadian tariff approaches

dh-les-sports13 Aug, 22:01

Trump impose des droits de douane allant jusqu'à 100% sur les drones importés

vanguard-ng13 Aug, 22:15

Just in: Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

svenska-dagbladet13 Aug, 22:19

Trump: Tullar på importerade drönare

berlingske13 Aug, 22:45

Trump indfører importtold på op til 100 procent på droner

newsbeast13 Aug, 23:05

Ο Τραμπ επιβάλλει νέους δασμούς στα εισαγόμενα drones – Έως και 100% σε συγκεκριμένες κατηγορίες

observador13 Aug, 23:15

EUA impõe tarifas de até 100% nas importações de drones

kyiv-independent13 Aug, 23:16

Trump imposes steep tariffs on drone imports - The Kyiv Independent

dr-dk13 Aug, 23:42

Trump indfører told på droner

France 2414 Aug, 00:02

Donald Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

FT14 Aug, 00:40

Trump launches tariffs targeting Chinese drone technology

Korea Herald14 Aug, 00:45

Trump signs memo permitting foreign shipbuilders to build up to 2 US ships in their shipyards

le-figaro14 Aug, 01:09

Trump annonce des droits de douane allant jusqu'à 100% sur les drones importés

indian-express14 Aug, 01:10

US names India among 40 nations in crackdown on Chinese tariff evasion

ruv14 Aug, 01:20

Setur 100% innflutningstolla á dróna sem eru taldir ógn við þjóðaröryggi

le-monde14 Aug, 01:26

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

der-spiegel14 Aug, 01:30

US-Zölle von Donald Trump: Importierte Drohnen sollen bis zu 100 Prozent teurer werden

sbs-news14 Aug, 01:44

'Australia should get the best treatment': Albanese's phone call with Trump

japan-times14 Aug, 01:58

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones, countering China

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BBC14 Aug, 03:09

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

lsm-lv14 Aug, 03:32

Tramps nosaka muitas tarifus droniem un to komponentēm

naftemporiki14 Aug, 04:00

ΗΠΑ: Επιβολή δασμών στις εισαγωγές drones – Έως 100% για τα μεγαλύτερα, στρατηγικής σημασίας

Al Jazeera14 Aug, 04:00

Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs

die-presse14 Aug, 04:11

100 Prozent Zölle auf Drohnen • Finnland sperrt Seegebiet • 1800 Deutsche fliehen vor Flammen

jerusalem-post14 Aug, 04:19

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report

delfi-lt14 Aug, 04:21

Trumpas įveda naujus muitus – šįkart dronams

bloomberg14 Aug, 04:46

US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran

aktuality-sk14 Aug, 05:07

Donald Trump zavádza clá na drony a ich komponenty, opatrenie mieri najmä na Čínu

tvn2414 Aug, 05:07

Nowe cła Trumpa. Obejmą także Unię Europejską

il-sole-24-ore14 Aug, 05:16

Trump lancia programma dazi su droni: tariffe fino al 100% sulle importazioni

orf14 Aug, 05:17

USA verhängen Zölle auf Drohnen und Bauteile

aktualne-cz14 Aug, 05:21

Trump zavedl až stoprocentní cla na drony, pro dovoz z EU bude platit 15 procent

naked-capitalism14 Aug, 05:27

Trump’s ‘Forever’ Tariffs Are Kicking in for the Long Haul – and US Consumers Are Footing the Bill

der-standard14 Aug, 05:31

Weißes Haus: USA verhängen Zölle auf Drohnen und Bauteile

hk-free-press14 Aug, 05:32

Donald Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

hindustan-times14 Aug, 05:34

US to slap 100% tariffs on drone imports in bid to counter China, cites ‘national security’ concerns

index-hr14 Aug, 05:40

Trump vraća parne katapulte na nosače aviona. Uvodi i carine na dronove

klix-ba14 Aug, 06:05

Bijela kuća: Više od 40 zemalja, uključujući i američke saveznike, pomoglo Kini da izbjegne carine

tagesschau14 Aug, 06:12

USA wollen mit Zöllen auf Drohnen China treffen

ndtv14 Aug, 06:38

US Lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones In Iran War, 25% Of Its Military Fleet

rzeczpospolita14 Aug, 07:10

Trump ogłosił cła na drony. Mają zabezpieczyć dominację USA

balkan-web14 Aug, 07:27

Trump vendos tarifa 100% për dronët e ndjeshëm ndaj sigurisë kombëtare

24ur14 Aug, 07:37

Trump napovedal do 100-odstotne carine na drone

vg14 Aug, 08:08

Siste nytt — 14. august 2026

swissinfo14 Aug, 08:25Latest update

Trump’s 100% Tariff on Drones Deepens US-China Tech Decoupling - SWI swissinfo.ch