00:00U.S. President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components
00:07in a move to reduce U.S. reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
00:13The White House says the tariffs are driven by national security concerns and to support American drone manufacturers.
00:21Drones weighing more than 25 kilograms will face the highest tariff,
00:25along with security-related equipment such as thermal images and docking stations.
00:31Smaller drones will face a lower tariff of 25%, with the measures taking effect on September 3.
00:37The announcement follows China's decision last week to restrict drone exports to the U.S.
00:42and blacklist six American companies in response to U.S. sanctions linked to concerns over forced labour and national security.
00:49According to several studies, China controls more than two-thirds of the global drone market
00:55through DJI, its leading drone maker company founded in 2006.
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