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Trump’s 100% tariff on drones deepens US-China tech decoupling

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The Trump administration is imposing tariffs of as much as 100% on imported drones and their components, escalating efforts to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers and potentially accelerating a decoupling of drone supply chains with China.The top rate will apply to heavier drones — weighing more than 25 kilograms — or those that possess certain capabilities, the White House said Thursday. Smaller drones will be taxed at 25%, while lower rates apply to some trading partners such as the European Union and Japan.Also Read: Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsThe statement didn’t mention China,…

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