# Trump Slaps Up To 100% Tariffs On Imported Drones 2026-08-14T00:17:17+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, citing excessive reliance on foreign suppliers and national security concerns. The proclamation imposes a 100% duty on drones of certain sizes or with sensitive capabilities, while smaller drones face 25% tariffs. Imports from the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan will be charged 15%, and those from the United Kingdom 10%. The tariffs take effect in 21 days. Times Now reports that the US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during an ongoing war with Iran, leading to pressure on the drone fleet, though other sources do not mention this conflict. Separately, China recently restricted drone exports to the US and blacklisted six American firms in retaliation for earlier trade sanctions. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - timesnownews.com - ndtvprofit.com Tags: China, drones, national security, trade policy, US tariffs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-imposes-up-to-100-tariff-on-drone-imports/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-imposes-up-to-100-tariff-on-drone-imports/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.