Intro

A high-stakes trade dispute could reshape the North American trailer market.

U.S. manufacturers say low-priced imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are harming domestic production. Importers argue the industry’s struggles stem from the prolonged freight downturn, not unfair trade.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that domestic trailer builders have a case.

Timestamps:

• 1:11 - U.S. trailer makers claim unfair competition from imports
• 6:52 - Importers rebut coalition's claims, blame downturn on 'macroeconomic' forces
• 11:46 - What's next for regulators and the trailer industry