Commerce sets preliminary duties on Mexican, Canadian trailers

The US Department of Commerce issued preliminary antidumping determinations covering van-type trailers and certain subassemblies from Mexico and Canada, directing US Customs and Border Protection to begin collecting cash deposits on covered imports.

The determinations took effect Aug. 4, finding that producers in both countries sold, or were likely to sell, covered products in the US at less than fair value. Commerce based its preliminary findings on sales made from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.