President Donald Trump announced that new U.S. tariffs on imported heavy trucks will kick in on November 1, pushing back the original start date he had previously warned about.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of 25%."
The move means imported medium and heavy-duty trucks will face a 25% duty starting that date.
Trump last month had said heavy truck imports would face new duties as soon as October 1.
Around two million Americans work as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, with many more employed as mechanics and support staff, according to data provided by the US Chamber of Commerce.
The top five import countries by customs value are Mexico, Canada, Japan, Germany and Finland, it said.
In 2024, the United States brought in 245,764 medium and heavy-duty trucks worth about $20.1 billion, mainly from Mexico ($15.6 billion) and Canada ($4.5 billion), according to figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
According to data from S&P Global, these trucks make up only about 5% of the overall U.S. automotive market, however, the country represents nearly 80% of North America’s total demand for such vehicles.
With inputs from agencies
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