White House Slaps 25% and 15% Tariffs on Drone Imports

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