Trump Again Attacks Harley-Davidson, Says His Administration Will Work With Other Motorcycle Companies
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President Trump on Tuesday again attacked Harley-Davidson on Twitter.
President Trump on Tuesday again slammed iconic US motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson over its tariffs-motivated decision to move some of its production out of the US.
"Now that Harley-Davidson is moving part of its operation out of the U.S., my Administration is working with other Motor Cycle companies who want to move into the U.S. Harley customers are not happy with their move - sales are down 7% in 2017. The U.S. is where the Action is!" Trump tweeted.
Just days prior, he said in a Fox News interview: "I think [Harley is] going to take a big hit. I just think it's a great American product and our people have more pride than they used to have. They don't want [Harley] built in another country."
These remarks come after multiple tweets against the company last week.
"Harley-Davidson should stay 100% in America, with the people that got you your success. I've done so much for you, and then this. Other companies are coming back where they belong! We won't forget, and neither will your customers or your now very HAPPY competitors!" Trump wrote.
In another tweet, he stated: "A Harley-Davidson should never be built in another country-never! Their employees and customers are already very angry at them. If they move, watch, it will be the beginning of the end - they surrendered, they quit! The Aura will be gone and they will be taxed like never before!" Harley-Davidson's decision is linked to Trump's decision to impose tariffs on allied nations like those in the European Union, notes the New York Times.
The EU responded by slapping steep tariffs on a number of US goods, including motorcycles.
President Trump on Tuesday again slammed iconic US motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson over its tariffs-motivated decision to move some of its production out of the US.
"Now that Harley-Davidson is moving part of its operation out of the U.S., my Administration is working with other Motor Cycle companies who want to move into the U.S. Harley customers are not happy with their move - sales are down 7% in 2017. The U.S. is where the Action is!" Trump tweeted.
Just days prior, he said in a Fox News interview: "I think [Harley is] going to take a big hit. I just think it's a great American product and our people have more pride than they used to have. They don't want [Harley] built in another country."
These remarks come after multiple tweets against the company last week.
"Harley-Davidson should stay 100% in America, with the people that got you your success. I've done so much for you, and then this. Other companies are coming back where they belong! We won't forget, and neither will your customers or your now very HAPPY competitors!" Trump wrote.
In another tweet, he stated: "A Harley-Davidson should never be built in another country-never! Their employees and customers are already very angry at them. If they move, watch, it will be the beginning of the end - they surrendered, they quit! The Aura will be gone and they will be taxed like never before!" Harley-Davidson's decision is linked to Trump's decision to impose tariffs on allied nations like those in the European Union, notes the New York Times.
The EU responded by slapping steep tariffs on a number of US goods, including motorcycles.