The tariff was initially announced as part of a broader package of import duties unveiled last month, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and addressing what the administration has described as national security concerns.
President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks by one month, moving the effective date from 1 October to 1 November 2025.
In a Truth Social post on 6 October, Trump stated: “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%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The tariff was initially announced as part of a broader package of import duties unveiled last month, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and addressing what the administration has described as national security concerns.
