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China firmly opposes Trump's drone tariffs

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China strongly opposes new US tariffs on drone imports, calling them discriminatory and disruptive to global supply chains.
  • The US announced duties of up to 100% on drones and components, citing national security and a desire to reduce reliance on Chinese imports.
  • The tariffs, set to take effect in September, target an industry where Chinese company DJI holds a significant global market share.

China has voiced strong opposition to the United States' imposition of new tariffs on imported drones and their components. The tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump last week and set to take effect in September, range up to 100%.

firmly opposes

— He YadongChina's commerce ministry spokesman He Yadong stated the country's opposition to the new US tariffs.

The US justified the move on national security grounds, aiming to lessen dependence on imports from China, a dominant player in the drone industry. Beijing, however, urged Washington to immediately withdraw the planned levies.

China's commerce ministry spokesman, He Yadong, stated that the US measures "overstretch the concept of national security" and unfairly discriminate against Chinese products. He added that the tariffs disrupt the global drone supply chain and undermine a fair market environment.

overstretch the concept of national security (and) discriminate against relevant Chinese products

— He YadongHe Yadong criticized the US justification for the tariffs.

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI, founded in 2006, has secured over two-thirds of the global market. The company has been on a US restricted list since 2022 due to alleged links to China's military, a designation DJI disputes, maintaining it is not military-owned or controlled.

(The tariffs) disrupt the global drone supply chain and further undermine a fair and competitive market environment. China firmly opposes this

— He YadongHe Yadong explained the negative impacts of the tariffs on the global market.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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