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Silverado Comments on Sec. 232 Investigation of Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Silverado Policy Accelerator submitted comments in response to the Department of Commerce’s new Section 232 investigation into unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Published by: Silverado Policy Accelerator • Aug 28, 2025

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Silverado Policy Accelerator submitted comments in response to the Department of Commerce’s new Section 232 investigation into unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
National SecurityTrade and Industrial Security

From the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war to inspection of pipelines and public safety, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are at the forefront of dual military-commercial applications.

Silverado Policy Accelerator submitted comments in response to the Department of Commerce’s new Section 232 investigation into UAS; here are several key takeaways:

  • The UAS supply chain is incredibly relevant in today’s trade landscape with several critical chokepoints (e.g., critical minerals, semiconductors).
  • China dominated global unmanned aircraft exports in 2024, accounting for 47 percent of exports ($2.2 billion).
  • China (and Malaysia) were also major suppliers of U.S. imports in 2024.
  • Ukraine increased its share of global UAS imports in 2024 after imports nearly doubled in value.
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