Beginning next month, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, says President Donald Trump.
According to the President, as of November 1, 2025, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks entering the United States from other countries will be charged the new rate.
Nearly three-quarters of all domestic freight is transported via the trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Associations. U.S. Chamber of Commerce data reveals that roughly two million Americans are employed as heavy and tractor-trailer drivers, and many more work as mechanics and other support staff. One estimate forecasts the U.S. logistics industry will expand to $1.62 trillion by 2028.
Because the U.S. logistics sector operates on thin margins, it is susceptible to any unforeseen changes in operating costs. As previously detailed in The Dallas Express, North Texas is a major hub for logistics-focused businesses due to its proximity to other major metro areas.
Mexico, Canada, Japan, Germany, and Finland represent the top five import sources of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, according to the United States International Trade Commission. The President is meeting with leaders from both Canada and Finland this week, with trade policy planned to be discussed as part of the agenda, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The latest announcement comes amid the Supreme Court opining on the legality of President Trump’s trade policy. In the past, the White House had defended the tariffs as a legitimate use of presidential powers.
“We look forward to ultimate victory on this matter with the Supreme Court,” wrote White House spokesperson Kush Desai in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Last month alone, the U.S. government generated $31.3 billion in revenue from tariffs, according to the Treasury Department. In April, tariff revenue stood at $17.4 billion, climbing to $23.9 billion in May, $28 billion in June, and further to $29 billion in July.