White House Imposes 25% and 15% Tariffs on Drone Imports, Citing National Security

The White House announced a 25% tariff on certain lower-capability drones and a 15% tariff on drones and components from the EU, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Liechtenstein, citing national security and supply chain concerns. The August 13 proclamation adds to a 2026 pattern of sector-specific tariffs spanning semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and polysilicon.