February 13, 2025
Tariffs have long been a tool in the policymaker’s arsenal, but recent developments have thrust them into the spotlight, particularly for the trucking industry. In early February 2025, sweeping tariff announcements targeting imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have not only raised trade tensions but also sent shockwaves through the supply chain that underpins North America’s freight movement. As global trade policies become increasingly intertwined with domestic security and economic strategies, the trucking sector finds itself at the crossroads of competing priorities.