Trump’s new tariffs on MHD vehicles accelerate US domestic output
The Trump Administration has expanded the scope of US trade protection measures, introducing new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including trucks, buses, and related components. According to the US Department of Commerce, the decision addresses national security concerns arising from increasing import dependence in these critical industries. The administration concluded that reliance on foreign suppliers has weakened domestic manufacturing capacity essential for military logistics, emergency response, law enforcement, and infrastructure operations.
New tariffs reshape the US heavy-vehicle industry
Under the new order, MHDVs, including Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles such as large pickup and box trucks, and components such as engines, transmissions, and tires, will face a 25 per cent tariff from November 1, 2025.
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