President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will impose tariffs of up to 100% on imported unmanned drones and their associated components. The administration stated that the move is intended to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce national security risks associated with heavy reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly those originating in China.

While the policy is framed as a broad measure to secure the drone industry, France24 reports that these tariffs will apply to imports from all nations, including key U.S. allies, rather than being restricted solely to Chinese goods. The measures are scheduled to take effect in 21 days.

In a related development, the White House released a report identifying nine Latin American countries—Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic—as having an elevated risk of illegal transshipment. According to the report, Chinese exporters are increasingly routing goods through these nations to evade U.S. tariffs. The report highlights that some of these countries have recently taken steps to limit Chinese commercial influence, yet they remain primary targets for trade circumvention. The administration’s dual approach suggests an aggressive effort to close loopholes in the current tariff regime while simultaneously incentivizing domestic production through high import costs.