Beijing warns that taxation of up to 100% harms companies and threatens global supply chains
China has asked the United States to remove planned tariffs on imported drones, which could reach 100% for some models. Beijing warned that the measures harm Chinese companies and threaten global supply chains. The information is from Reuters.
Rates are not yet in effect. Implementation is scheduled for September 3, 2026. Even so, Chinese drone exports to the US are already registering a sharp drop.
Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said this Thursday (Aug 20, 2026), in an interview with journalists, that Beijing firmly opposes Washington’s decision to invoke national security powers, specifically Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Law, to charge tariffs on drones and components.
The spokesperson also said that the US has applied unequal rates between trading partners. He added that Chinese drones exported to the US are mainly used for civilian purposes such as agriculture, equipment inspections and in the film and entertainment industries.
EXPORT RESTRICTION
On August 5, 2026, Beijing tightened export controls on the drone supply chain. The measure began to require “rigorous case-by-case analysis” for shipments of “drones, their key components and related technologies” destined for the USA.
In the same interview with journalists, He refuted a report released by the White House the previous week. The American document alleged that Chinese exporters orchestrated what it called “big transshipment scam”diverting goods through more than 40 countries to disguise the country of origin.
He stated that the report “disregarded the facts” and falsely portrayed normal international trade and investment as a “coup”.
Source: https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-china/china-pede-aos-eua-que-cancelem-tarifas-sobre-drones/
