Tariff Tensions: How Trump's Drone Imports Will Crush Consumer Choice President Donald Trump's latest economic salvo, targeting overseas drone makers with 100% import taxes, promises to have far reaching consequences for consumers in the United States.
The tariffs will affect any drone weighing over 25kg or with thermal imaging capabilities and are part of a broader strategy to protect national security interests by promoting domestic industry growth.
At first glance, Trump's decision appears aimed squarely at foreign manufacturers, particularly China based DJI, the world's most popular dronemaker.