Trump Says Harley ‘First to Wave White Flag’ in His EU Trade War
- Motorcycle maker said Monday it would move production overseas
- Blamed EU retaliatory tariffs that it says will raise costs
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Donald Trump accused Harley-Davidson Inc. of surrendering in his budding trade war with the EU after the company said it would relocate production outside the U.S. in response to European retaliation for the president’s tariffs on imported metals.
“Surprised that Harley-Davidson, of all companies, would be the first to wave the White Flag,” Trump said in a tweet shortly after departing the White House on the presidential helicopter. “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!”