Overview
- The tariff took effect November 1 under President Donald Trump’s trade agenda to protect strategic sectors.
- It covers Class 3–8 trucks and related components entering the United States, according to the administration.
- U.S. Department of Commerce data show $32.41 billion in truck, bus and special-vehicle imports from January to July, with about $25.86 billion coming from Mexico.
- Heavy-duty models from major makers are mostly built in the United States, while many medium-duty trucks from Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are produced in Mexico.
- Analysts warn of higher manufacturing costs, potential price increases and supply-chain adjustments, as Mexico’s president says she has consulted automakers and notes some plant closures were unrelated to the tariffs.