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Harley Davidson Motorcycles is moving production for some motorcycles from the USA to another country due to EU tariffs which are directly related to the new trade war. Jobs are leaving the USA because of the trade war.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles is moving production for some motorcycles from the USA to another country due to EU tariffs which are directly related to the new trade war. Jobs are leaving the USA because of the trade war.
Nearly 100 years ago, Ford Motors built its first offshore assembly plant in Europe. They did so to avoid tariffs and shipping costs. This allowed them to compete in a foreign market.
Nearly 100 years ago, Ford Motors built its first offshore assembly plant in Europe. They did so to avoid tariffs and shipping costs. This allowed them to compete in a foreign market.
The difference is, I believe Ford opened up a production line offshore (near Manchester in England in 1911) in addition to the existing factories in the U.S.
Harley Davidson is moving some production overseas. Not the same scenario as Ford at all.
Nearly 100 years ago, Ford Motors built its first offshore assembly plant in Europe. They did so to avoid tariffs and shipping costs. This allowed them to compete in a foreign market.
Ever since the "chicken tariff" (still in effect) pretty much all light trucks sold in U.S. are constructed here.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles is moving production for some motorcycles from the USA to another country due to EU tariffs which are directly related to the new trade war. Jobs are leaving the USA because of the trade war.
The company is shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid EU retaliatory tariffs.
Just like Toyota, BMW, Kia, Hyundi and a host of foreign manufacturers set up manufacturing here.
Harley is expanding it's production, not moving it. To better serve the Euro market that desires Harley's and the market there is ready for overseas production.
The expansion will improve Harley's production numbers. Those bike will not be imported here. Or they would be hit with a TARIFF.
Nearly 100 years ago, Ford Motors built its first offshore assembly plant in Europe. They did so to avoid tariffs and shipping costs. This allowed them to compete in a foreign market.
Exactly!
It is a company expansion. The company is growing and learning how to tame the global market.
Harley has been planning and moving to this overseas expansion for a decade. The tariffs are just a push to make it happen quicker than scheduled.
The motorcycle market it taking a beating across the board. Millennials ,for the most part, have zero interest in motorcycles, so I've read.
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