According to CoinMeta, President Trump ordered the imposition of tariffs of up to 100% on the import of drones, citing national security as the reason. The tiered structure of these tariffs is more important than the apparent tax rates: drones and their components that are militarily sensitive are subject to 100% tariffs, which directly target China's dominant position in this field. Meanwhile, the lower tax rates of 15% and 10% for imports from the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom are intended as a mild incentive for allied supply chains, rather than a comprehensive trade barrier. This move, combined with the Department of Commerce's localization initiatives and parallel memorandums on shipbuilding, indicates a broader push to rebuild America's defense-related manufacturing capabilities. It is expected that this theme will continue to appear on the government's tariff and industrial policy agenda over the next year.