Trump Sets Tariffs on Trucks and Buses
The New York Times • 10/17/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
President Trump announced that imported light and heavy trucks will incur a 25 percent tariff and buses a 10 percent tariff starting November 1, while extending tariff exemptions for auto parts, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
90 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
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- 2025-10-17Trump Sets Tariffs on Trucks and Buses (current)
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- 2025-11-03Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power (The New York Times)
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 90 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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