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VisitHouse Republicans Propose 30% Tariff on Chinese Drones, Ban by 2030
May 15, 2024, 06:15 PM
House Republicans have introduced legislation proposing a 30% tariff increase on Chinese-made drones and a ban on imports containing critical Chinese components by 2030. Led by Representative Elise Stefanik, the legislation aims to reduce U.S. reliance on the Chinese Communist Party for drones critical to first responder operations. Representative Rob Wittman expressed support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of bolstering domestic drone capabilities. The bill is known as the Drones for First Responders Act.
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