President Donald Trump on Monday (October 6) announced that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff starting November 1.

“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 posted on social media, without offering additional specifics.

Last month, Trump had indicated that heavy truck imports would face new duties on October 1, citing national security concerns and saying the tariffs would benefit domestic truckmakers including Paccar-owned Peterbilt and Kenworth, as well as Daimler Truck-owned Freightliner.

Tariff details and trade agreements

Under existing trade deals with Japan and the European Union, the United States has agree

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