Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect US Against Security Threats From Drones

Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect US Against Security Threats From Drones
DJI drones are seen in a DJI store in Shanghai on May 22, 2019. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 18 to prevent the U.S. federal government from using drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, including China.

Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have been used increasingly across all levels of the U.S. governments for tasks including assisting law enforcement and supporting natural disaster relief efforts, the executive order explained.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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