New Section 232 Investigation: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Parts

On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a new national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 into imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and related parts and derivative products.

Scope of Investigation:

• Medium-duty trucks: trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 and under 26,001 pounds.
• Heavy-duty trucks: trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Medium- and heavy-duty truck parts: components and systems, including engines and engine parts, transmissions and powertrain parts, and electrical components.

Request for Public Comments:

The Commerce Department is seeking written comments from interested parties on issues including:

• Domestic demand for trucks and parts
• Reliance on foreign supply chains
• Risks from import concentration
• Effects of foreign subsidies and unfair trade practices
• Expansion of U.S. production capacity
• Whether additional measures are necessary to protect national security

A full list of issues under review can be found in the Federal Register notice linked below.