Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses Into the United States

Proclamation 10984 of October 17, 2025 Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses Into the United States A Proclamation 1. Three weeks ago, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) (such as trucks), medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts (MHDVPs), and buses on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (section 232). Based on the facts considered in that investigation, the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that MHDVs, certain MHDVPs, and buses are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States and provided recommendations for action under section 232 to adjust the imports of MHDVs, certain MHDVPs, and buses so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States. 2. The Secretary found that MHDVs are essential to United States national security. MHDVs and MHDVPs play a vital role in sustaining national security by enabling the Department of War to maintain military readiness. They do so by enabling the transport of personnel, weapons systems, ground defense vehicles, and critical supplies. In addition to aiding critical ground mobility, combat support, and logistics operations throughout all branches of the military, MHDVs and MHDVPs support emergency response across medical, law enforcement, and disaster relief efforts by providing mobile coordination, evacuation, and field-operations capabilities. Beyond crisis scenarios, MHDVs are indispensable to the continuity of American critical infrastructure and economic stability, moving over 70 percent of the Nation's freight by weight, including essential goods like food, fuel, and medical supplies. 3. The Secretary als…