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Tariffs on drones weighing more than 25 kilograms or equipped with thermal cameras kicked in right after midnight Thursday morning, doubling the cost of imports to the United States from most sources. The new rules put lower tariffs on some countries, including Japan, South Korea and European Union members, but not Canada. Additional tariffs on drone parts are to apply starting Feb. 9, 2027. (The Logic)
Talking point: President Donald Trump’s announcement of the new import taxes on Aug. 13 didn’t mention China but it dominates the global drone market and is widely thought to be the U.S.’s main target. Heavy users of the types of drones hit hardest, including police, firefighters and search-and-rescue teams, have criticized the move. Canada’s military drone manufacturers hope that carve-outs for Pentagon purchases will protect the growing industry here, Nicolas Todd, the Canadian Defence and Security Industries Association’s vice-president of government relations and communications, told The Logic by email.
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