"The administration's recent Proclamation recognizing motorcoaches as a distinct vehicle classification marks a significant step forward for fair trade and greater industry recognition. For the first time, the motorcoach sector is being acknowledged as an essential part of the transportation landscape, separate from heavy- and medium-duty trucks governed under Section 232 of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Proclamation imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of buses, including school buses, transit buses, and motorcoaches."
"This Proclamation represents a long-awaited distinction for the motorcoach sector. By separating motorcoaches from the broader Section 232 classification for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, it provides greater clarity and stability for operators, manufacturers, and suppliers. For U.S. operators, this change helps prevent overlapping material tariffs that could increase costs and disrupt supply chains. It also recognizes the unique role our industry plays in sustainable, shared transportation, distinct from commercial freight operations."
"For manufacturers and suppliers, the clarification supports long-term stability through more predictable trade policy and stronger international partnerships. This framework helps protect our industry from unintended impacts and establishes a foundation for continued investment and innovation. Through ongoing advocacy, we highlighted the economic, sustainability, and community value that the motorcoach industry delivers while reinforcing the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships with trusted allies such as North Macedonia, a vital part of the global supply chain supporting American operators."
The Proclamation recognizes motorcoaches as a distinct vehicle classification separate from heavy- and medium-duty trucks under Section 232. The action imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of buses, including school buses, transit buses, and motorcoaches. Separating motorcoaches from the broader classification provides clarity and stability for operators, manufacturers, and suppliers and reduces the risk of overlapping material tariffs that could increase costs and disrupt supply chains. The distinction affirms the motorcoach sector's role in sustainable, shared transportation and supports predictable trade policy, stronger international partnerships, and a foundation for continued investment and innovation.
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