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Drone makers slide as new tariffs fail to lift sector

Barron’s says Trump administration tariffs aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. have not boosted drone makers, noting the sector has underperformed despite the policy push.

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By Al RootThe Trump administration is determined to bring manufacturing activity back to the U.S., and tariffs are one of its important tools.

The levies should help domestic makers of things, and it has with cars.With drones, that just hasn't been the case.In mid-August, President Donald Trump ann…