Trump Says US Tariffs on Heavy Truck Imports to Begin Nov. 1

Tractor trailers outside of the Port of Philadelphia.Photographer: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

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By Hadriana Lowenkron

October 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM UTC

Updated on

October 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM UTC

President Donald Trump said 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin Nov. 1, the latest expansion of his tariff regime aimed at protecting domestic industries.

The proposal has been subject to an intense lobbying campaign by Detroit’s legacy automakers. Trump originally said last month that heavy-duty truck levies would start Oct. 1, but that timeline slipped as officials heard appeals from companies concerned about the impact.