Bill to Hike Tariffs on Chinese Drones Reintroduced
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., joined by the chairman and members of the House Select Committee on China, reintroduced a bill last week to hike tariffs on Chinese drones and use the funds to help police departments, utilities and farmers replace Chinese drones with domestic or ally-built aircraft.
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The Drones for First Responders Act would impose 30% tariffs on Chinese drones, which would climb 5 percentage points a year. The bill would also require that by 2030, imported drones do not include critical components from China.
Stefanik said in a press release that the bill would increase the competitiveness of domestic drone manufacturers.