Trade Cases
June 26, 2018
Section 232 Tariffs Force Harley-Davidson Overseas
Written by Sandy Williams
Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs are causing collateral damage in the case of one high profile White House-favored manufacturer. Harley-Davidson announced Monday that because of EU tariffs in response to U.S.-imposed steel and aluminum tariffs, the company will shift production of motorcycles for EU destinations from the United States to international facilities.
EU tariffs on motorcycles exported from the U.S. have increased from 6.0 percent 31 percent, adding an average cost of $2,200 per motorcycle, said Harley-Davidson. On a full-year basis, the company estimates the aggregate annual impact of the EU tariffs to be approximately $90 million to $100 million.
