外媒：美国悄悄撤回对中国无人机限制计划

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has quietly withdrawn a proposal to restrict the import of Chinese-made drones, which was initially announced in September last year under the premise of information and communication technology supply chain security [1] - The proposal was submitted for White House review on October 8 last year and was officially withdrawn on January 8 this year, following discussions between the White House and the Department of Commerce that continued until mid-December [1] - The withdrawal of the drone restriction coincides with President Trump's planned visit to China this year, indicating a potential diplomatic consideration behind the decision [1] Group 2 - Concurrently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on January 7 that certain foreign-made drones and key components would be exempt from a comprehensive import ban that was implemented in December, with exemptions valid until the end of 2026 [2] - The exempted products primarily come from companies in France and Switzerland, while key components include those from Nvidia, Sony, and Samsung [2] - The FCC's December 22 decision to list all foreign-made new drones and key components as "regulated" raised concerns among various U.S. domestic groups, particularly regarding the economic burden on farmers who lack domestic alternatives [2]