In a new round of his protectionist trade policy, US President Donald Trump declared on Monday that from November 1, 2025, the United States will tax all imported medium and heavy-duty trucks at 25%.
On Truth Social, Trump posted: “Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
This is yet another step in Trump's assertive tariff policy in his second term, as he seeks to bring manufacturing back ashore and suppress foreign competition. The government has already implemented broad import tariffs on several sectors this year.
The most notable are the 100% tariffs on branded or patented medicines, excluding only those firms that have made a commitment to establishing manufacturing facilities in the US.
American families and businesses are also preparing for increased expenses as tariffs spread to consumer items. New import taxes of 10% on softwood lumber, 25% to 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% to 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities have been announced by the administration.
Previously in 2025, Washington had also increased tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper to 50%, imposing a 25% levy on cars and auto parts imported, causing shockwaves in supply chains around the world.
These sector-specific increases are supported by more encompassing increases such as the Universal Baseline Tariff, which charges a 10% tariff on most imports from non-sanctioned nations. Referred to as the "Liberation Day Tariff", the policy came into effect in April 2025.
Furthermore, the Trump administration has singled out individual countries with additional tariffs of between 10% and more than 40%, varying according to the US trade deficit with them.
China, as an example, pays 34% in total tariff, while the European Union pays 15% in Trump's reciprocal trade policy. India was initially slapped with a 25% reciprocal tariff, subsequently followed by a 25% premium imposed over its persisting Russian oil imports, making the total tariff for most Indian products 50%.
The broad tariff policy is one of the most sweeping trade overhauls in American history, highlighting Trump's effort to remake the international trade system and advance what he describes as "economic sovereignty."
