The United States has begun imposing tariffs of up to one hundred per cent on imported drones and critical components, in a move the White House says is driven by national security concerns.
The duties target drones weighing more than around 25 kilograms or equipped with thermal imaging, with China's DJI — which dominates more than two thirds of the global market — expected to be hardest hit.
Beijing has condemned the tariffs, saying they will disrupt global supply chains and undermine fair competition.
Mitch Mccann reports from New York.
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Mitch Mccann in New York says Washington's concerns about Chinese-made drones are long-standing, with restrictions on DJI sales already in place before the new tariffs.
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Reporter Mitch Mccann in New York says the drone tariffs may be just the beginning, with the administration signalling that semiconductor imports could face similar duties.
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