President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all medium and heavy trucks imported in the US on November 1, as part of the efforts to protect domestic manufacturers. US President Donald Trump attends an opportunity to sign an executive order signing up an access road to the Ambler Mining District in Alaska, in the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 6, 2025. Reuters/Kent Nishimura (Reuters) President Donald Trump on Monday (October 6) announced that all medium and heavy-duty stations in the United States have started. November 1, 2025, all medium and heavy trucks coming from other countries to the United States will be tared at 25%, “Trump posted on social media without offering extra details. The move is a significant escalation in Trump’s efforts to protect US manufacturers from foreign competition. Domestic truck makers will benefit, including Peterbilt and Kenworth, as well as the truck owned by Daimler trucks. Producers also allowed the value of US components of light vehicles composed in Canada and Mexico. Form part of a broader amount of industry-specific trade measures. face, with the Supreme Court arguments scheduled for November 5.
Trump announces 25% rates on imported medium and heavy trucks from 1 November
