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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components

The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.

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Construction costs rose 7.4% annually in July

Contractors will still face additional input price jumps in the months ahead, especially as fuel and other materials prices swell, according to economists.