Overview
- The Trump administration activated an additional 25% duty on imported medium and large trucks on Nov. 1 Japan time, taking the effective rate to a reported 50%.
- The measure covers vehicles of roughly 4.5 tons and above, including large pickups and cargo trucks, and extends to key components such as engines and tires.
- Imports from Japan are included, raising concerns for Japanese commercial vehicle makers and their supply chains.
- Separately, President Trump signaled he could remove the remaining 10% of the fentanyl‑related tariff on China if enforcement improvements are verified, after announcing a 10% cut following talks in South Korea.
- The Senate passed resolutions to roll back several tariffs, including those on Brazil and Canada, in votes described as largely symbolic, and a federal appeals court has questioned the IEEPA basis for the measures.