U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPPOSES BANS ON CHINESE MADE UAS
November 23, 2020
In October 2020, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Technology Engagement Center published a report, available here, titled “Building the Foundation for the Future of Transportation,” which partially focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and the Chamber’s specific recommendations for the FAA and Congress in this area. One issue the Chamber raised was the recent push in Congress to impose country of origin restrictions on Chinese manufactured UAS and certain components, which would likely prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, operating, or funding Chinese-produced UAS and components, and would potentially also prohibit the operation of Chinese-manufactured UAS over federal lands. The Chamber opposes any such action by Congress, claiming that these actions will ultimately harm U.S. competitiveness for UAS, based on the adverse impact these policies would have on UAS supply chain and the many U.S. companies who rely on Chinese-produced UAS and components.
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