Trump imposes new drone tariffs, orders Navy to allow shipbuilding abroad
Summary
President Donald Trump signed two proclamations: one places tariffs on drones and drone parts, and the other orders changes to Navy aircraft carriers and shipbuilding rules. The tariffs will start soon, and the Navy will bring back older launch systems and allow some warships to be built in foreign shipyards.Key Facts
- President Trump signed proclamations on August 13, 2026, about drones and Navy shipbuilding.
- New tariffs on drones and parts will begin 21 days after signing; less sensitive parts face tariffs starting 180 days later.
- Sensitive drones face a 100% tariff; smaller drones face a 25% tariff.
- Drones and parts from the EU, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan face a 15% tariff; some from the UK face a 10% tariff.
- The Navy will replace advanced electric launch and elevator systems on aircraft carriers with traditional steam and hydraulic systems.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directed to create a fifth Naval shipyard.
- Some American warships will be allowed to be built abroad temporarily to speed up delivery.
- Foreign shipbuilders investing in U.S. shipyards will train American workers and build future ships domestically.
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