U.S. President Donald Trump announced more details—and a delay—for the imminent 25% truck tariffs.
“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%,” Trump said through social media on October 6.
The tariffs were initially announced on September 25 for all “Heavy (Big!) Trucks” and would take effect October 1; however, October 1 passed without any new tariffs.
The latest announcement delayed the 25% import fee and clarified the definition of trucks: the tariff, if it takes effect November 1, would include both medium- and heavy-duty trucks (Classes 3-8).
It remains unclear whether imports from Mexico or Canada, covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) free trade pact, would be exempt from the duties. Nearly all truck imports come from Mexico and Canada, making USMCA a critical question for these import fees.
According to public comments submitted by the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) on tariffs earlier this year, roughly 35% of all medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the U.S. are imported.
