At least some part of it, and perhaps a majority of it is due to chicken tax. Trucks in the US enjoy a level of protectionism few other industrial products do.

At least some part of it, and perhaps a majority of it is due to chicken tax. Trucks in the US enjoy a level of protectionism few other industrial products do. US manufacturers, as a result, can increase their margins without losing market share to foreign competition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax