Elimination of U.S. Pilot Truck Program Triggers Mexican Tariffs

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the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--the relevant oversight agency in the Department of Transportation--"recently issued a report showing there had been no accidents involving trucks participating in the program."[7] The Mexican trucks are constantly monitored while in the U.S. and must meet rigorous USDOT safety requirements.[8] In fact, "Mexican trucks in the program have a better safety record than their American counterparts."[9]

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