U.S. imports of heavy trucks originating in Mexico have shown a downward trend.
These trade flows fell from $16.4 billion in 2023 to $15.5 billion in 2024. They then declined further to $14.9 billion in 2025, according to data reported by the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA).
U.S. Imports of Heavy Trucks
The CPA is a nonprofit lobbying, research, and public policy organization in the United States. It was founded in 2007. It is known for being one of the most nationalist and protectionist voices in the economic debate in Washington, D.C.
From January through July 2026, U.S. imports of heavy-duty trucks originating in Mexico totaled $8.4 billion.
U.S. exports of these same products to Mexico ranged from $220 million to $1,090 million annually, resulting in a deficit exceeding $14,000 million each year since 2022.
In particular, semi-trailer tractor trucks—the Class 8 segment—account for the largest share of this value. First, imports of tractor trucks from Mexico peaked at 111,230 units in 2023. These imports then fell to 85,692 in 2024 and to 59,797 in 2025. Finally, in the first seven months of this year, they totaled 33,344 units.
Chinese Auto Parts
In its May 2025 comments on Section 232, the CPA documented that foreign-controlled original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) account for approximately 70% of Class 8 truck sales in the United States.
The organization also noted that two of these manufacturers shifted most of their production destined for the U.S. market to Mexico.
From Mexico, these vehicles then enter the U.S. market duty-free.
The CPA asked the USITC to estimate the current U.S. content in light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty trucks that qualify under USMCA rules, broken down by country of assembly.
However, industry analysts point out that this manufacturing integration under the USMCA strengthens North American supply chains, allowing companies to maintain competitive prices in the face of growing global supply and optimize operating costs through regional certainty.