Chinese drone maker charts US production to reduce tariff risk

DJI to open first overseas site in hopes of winning government contracts

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DJI believes U.S. production will make its drones more marketable in the country. © Reuters

TAKASHI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

GUANGZHOU -- Chinese drone maker DJI plans to start building its unmanned aircraft in the U.S. to avoid being hit by additional tariffs and alleviate concerns among American national security officials about data leaks.

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