GOP Lawmakers Propose Bill to Boost US Drone Industry, Hike Tariffs on Chinese Drones

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has introduced legislation to target Chinese drones, support American drone manufacturers, and strengthen U.S. national security. The legislation titled “Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act” will impose more tariffs on China-made drones and establish a grant program from tariff revenue to support first responders, critical infrastructure providers, farmers, and ranchers in buying secure domestic and allied-made drones. Ms. Stefanik said the bill will stop the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence in the United States “and increase the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers by establishing a revenue neutral grant program to help Americans purchase drones securely made by the U.S. and our allies.”...