Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Imported Trucks

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, to take effect Nov. 1, 2025. The move was delayed from an earlier Oct. 1 target and was presented on his Truth Social account as protecting U.S. manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner and Mack and advancing national security. The administration has not issued detailed guidance, leaving unclear how USMCA exemptions, duties on imported parts, or deductions for U.S. content will apply. Analysts and industry groups warn the 25% duty could sharply raise prices and disrupt supply chains, particularly because Mexico is the largest exporter of medium- and heavy-duty trucks to the U.S. The tariff follows a Commerce Department probe under Section 232 into whether foreign-made trucks pose a national-security risk and is part of a broader expansion of sector-specific levies this year.