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From the AMA:
Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain European motorcycles
The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles imported from the European Union with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc in the E.U. - U.S. beef hormone trade dispute. The deadline to submit comments is Jan. 30.
The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products.
Specifically, a 100 percent, or higher, tariff on these motorcycles is proposed. This will cause serious and potentially irreversible harm to American small- and medium-sized business owners selling the vehicles. Additionally, consumers will be denied access to certain models of competition and recreational motorcycles that contribute to the lifestyle and wellbeing of millions of American families.
Manufacturers that will be impacted: 1) Aprilla; 2) Beta; 3) BMW; 4) Ducati; 5) Fantic; 6) Gas Gas; 7) Husqvarna; 9) KTM; 10) Montesa; 11) Piaggio; 12) Scorpa; 13) Sherco; 14) TM; and 15) Vespa.
Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain European motorcycles
The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles imported from the European Union with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc in the E.U. - U.S. beef hormone trade dispute. The deadline to submit comments is Jan. 30.
The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products.
Specifically, a 100 percent, or higher, tariff on these motorcycles is proposed. This will cause serious and potentially irreversible harm to American small- and medium-sized business owners selling the vehicles. Additionally, consumers will be denied access to certain models of competition and recreational motorcycles that contribute to the lifestyle and wellbeing of millions of American families.
Manufacturers that will be impacted: 1) Aprilla; 2) Beta; 3) BMW; 4) Ducati; 5) Fantic; 6) Gas Gas; 7) Husqvarna; 9) KTM; 10) Montesa; 11) Piaggio; 12) Scorpa; 13) Sherco; 14) TM; and 15) Vespa.
amacycle/act-on-a-regulation?
The Shop
The Aermacchi Harley's were built in Lago de Varese, Italy at what later became the Cagiva and Husqvarna Factory
US farmers love hormones. Euros like American beef but not GMO products.
Get your new Euro ride soon before the shit hits the fan
That has not been the case over many many years. The communist Chinese have subsidized production of endless products to flood markets to create damage to us/ to the US. I do think the way we tax imports can "check" the world from cheating the system.
I'm close to the steel industry and its imports. The Chinese cheat and manipulate every angle bottom line. Thats the make America great again part, lets race.. But on equal grounds. No more passing the whoops
Pit Row
1. Would you pay double for a Euro mount ?
2. Could assembeled in America bypass the Tariff ?
3. Japenese bikes sales will increase as long as this just doesn't kill the whole momenteum the europeans have built in MX and off -road.
4. Will the Japanese raise prices?
5. Where does an EV fit into the displacement categories ?
6. Would the Euros allow final assembly in the US to bypass a Tariff ?
7. What would the rules be to bypass a tariff ?
8. Though not meant to promote euro motorcycles, since EVs dont fall into a displacement catagories, this could be the boost they need to succeed ?
9. The European automobile industry is too intertwined with the US industry so Autos are immune.
10. What else of the same monetary value does the US import from multiple European countries ?
Isn't this exactly what making America great again means? Up the tax on imports to encourage domestic.
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