By Song Sang-ho

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday to impose new tariffs on drones and their components, including a 15 percent levy on imports from South Korea, Japan and other economies, the White House said, portraying the move as an effort to bolster national security.

Under the proclamation, a 100 percent tariff will be imposed on certain drones, including larger ones and those with thermal imaging capabilities, which are sensitive for national security purposes, while a 25 percent tariff will apply to certain smaller drones that raise security concerns.

Imports from South Korea, Japan, the European Union, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Taiwan will face a 15 percent tariff, while a 10 percent duty will apply to those from Britain.

The new tariffs are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 3 this year, except for those on less-sensitive drone components that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 9 next year, according to the proclamation.

Trump announced the tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 -- a law that allows the president to adjust imports into the United States when he determines they threaten to impair national security.

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