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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump's already talking like the tariff war is a real war. Harley-Davidson are cowards.
Latest tweet. Parse this one if you will:
"Surprised that Harley-Davidson, of all companies, would be the first to wave the White Flag. I fought hard for them and ultimately they will not pay tariffs selling into the E.U., which has hurt us badly on trade, down $151 Billion. Taxes just a Harley excuse - be patient! #MAGA"
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)gay texan
(2,470 posts)Let's see how the average hog rider processes this one
yonder
(9,670 posts)In a way, that's like going after mom and apple pie.
gay texan
(2,470 posts)The mental gymnastics are going to be quite astounding to the average flag-waving Trump supporting hog rider
madaboutharry
(40,219 posts)Harley-Davidson said that the retaliatory tariff increase imposed by the EU goes from 6% to 31% and increases the cost of a motorcycle by average $2,200. That price makes their product non-competitive. Also, Harley-Davidson said they company can not absorb the cost as it would cause a total loss.
The fact that Trump doesn't understand that is evidence that he is not only stupid, but that he doesn't know how to run a company. But I guess he has already shown us that with all of his own failed businesses.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Trump just lurves him some military metaphors.
"Some of you will suffer greatly, perhaps even die, but that's a risk I'm willing for you to take."
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)Does trump exist that business want to see reduced sales?
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)God, how I hate that man.
manor321
(3,344 posts)For bringing this news to even more people! You mentioning this story might even get the media to stop talking about poor poor victim Sarah Sanders.
murielm99
(30,755 posts)will talk to Harley-Davidson employees and the people who make cheese. I hope they talk to Republican farmers, too. We can change some minds here, and some votes.
uponit7771
(90,359 posts)gulliver
(13,186 posts)So much work for so many years building a country and products with a top notch reputation. Dumped in the garbage by the nutty orange clown.