October 9, 2025
Trump punts Section 232 truck tariffs to Nov. 1
New U.S. national security duties on medium and heavy-duty trucks will go into effect in early November, President Trump said on Monday, pushing back a previously announced start date amid reporting of a last-minute lobbying push by automakers. The administration also is considering expanding an existing production offset credit to provide greater tariff relief for automakers, according to a report. “Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be...
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