Trump Backs Harley Boycott If Some Production Moves Overseas

Harley-Davidson has said tariffs would increase costs
‘Most other companies are coming in our direction’: Trump

Customers view Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycles at the company's dealership in South San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. President Donald Trump appeared to turn on an iconic American company he once embraced, accusing Harley-Davidson of using new tariffs on trade as cover to shift some production abroad as he threatened the motorcycle manufacturer with a "big tax" on bikes imported to the U.S.Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

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By Shruti Singh

August 12, 2018 at 8:06 PM UTC

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August 12, 2018 at 10:24 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump, using Twitter again to criticize a company he once hailed as a “true American icon,” gave his backing to Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycle owners who may boycott the manufacturer if it moves some production out of the U.S.

“Great,” the president said. “Most other companies are coming in our direction, including Harley competitors. A really bad move! U.S. will soon have a level playing field, or better.”