SECURITYJun 25 · 19:39 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS

Chinese drone monopoly put on notice amid concerns over CCP spying: 'Strategic mistake'

Rep. Pat Harrigan is leading efforts to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. law enforcement through the American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026. The bill allocates $1.5 billion, funded by Trump's Section 301 tariffs, to subsidize domestic drone production and condition federal grants on avoiding foreign drones after 2027. DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, dominates drone usage in Texas law enforcement.

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