United States Reinstates Broad Tariffs Impacting Trade and Trucking

The United States has re‑imposed a series of tariffs affecting about 99% of its imports. Section 122 duties of up to 12.5% were applied to 60 trading partners, while a new sweeping policy adds 10%–12.5% duties on the same group. The administration also threatened 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products—including dairy, alcohol, cement and fabrics—set to take effect on Aug. 19, and announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian farm machinery, wood products and apparel.

In parallel, the government outlined a future levy on generic drug imports, proposing a 100% duty in 2028 rising to 200% in 2029. Domestic trucking news includes a California DMV recall requiring 11,000 drivers to retake written exams, and a Pennsylvania law that raises penalties for unlicensed CDL schools from $2,500 to $25,000. Aurora Innovation unveiled its second‑generation autonomous truck model.