E-Tools

Summary: Trump to impose extra 25% tariff on medium, heavy trucks NHK

1. US President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks, totaling 50%, starting from November.
2. The decision follows an investigation into truck imports over 10,000 pounds launched in April under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
3. The tariff would affect a broader range of vehicles than the previously announced tariff on heavy trucks over 26,000 pounds, which has not been implemented yet. Companies exporting 10-ton trucks are concerned about potential impacts on their sales.
Summary
US President Trump intends to impose a 50% tariff on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks (over 10,000 pounds) starting from November. This decision follows an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act in April. The tariff covers a broader vehicle range than previously
Statistics

85

Words

1

Read Count
Details

ID: 4efd1564-71cc-4f1b-8222-50a8b6ca39c0

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251007_B1/#summary

Date: Oct. 7, 2025

Created: 2025/10/07 14:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:02

Last Read: 2025/10/07 14:45