Symbolic imageTrump's tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones, most of them effective 3 September, have Chinese experts calling the move protectionist and lose-lose, while a US appeals court on Friday revived DJI's challenge to its Pentagon blacklisting.
Washington treats its reliance on foreign-made drones and parts as a national security problem and has turned to trade policy to move production onto US soil. That sets the White House against importers and overseas suppliers, with domestic drone manufacturers as the intended beneficiaries.
Chinese experts said the tariffs of up to 100 percent that Washington announced on imported drones expose protectionism, disrupt global supply chains and backfire on US consumers, describing a lose-lose outcome for both countries. On Friday a US appeals court gave the Shenzhen-based manufacturer DJI another chance to challenge its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist of companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military.
Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday imposing duties of up to 100 percent on imported drones and parts. The White House cites national security and reliance on foreign suppliers.