Tariffs
(BRAIN) — While the industry is still searching for answers to detailed questions about the tariffs' implementation, Trump's Rose Garden announcement made clear that price increases are inevitable in the bike industry.
(BRAIN) — The U.S. imports most of its bikes, along with e-bikes, bike parts and frames and accessories. The new tariffs announced by the Trump administration Wednesday apply to all of the above and more.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Trump administration said the $800 de minimis loophole on Chinese imports will end on May 2.
The administration had announced Feb. 3 that it would close the loophole on shipments from China, Mexico and Canada.
Borealis Founder and CEO Steve Kaczmarek said "responsible planning" is impossible in the current climate.
TUCSON, Ariz. (BRAIN) — A speaker at last week’s Bicycle Leadership Conference declared “uncertainty” the Word of the Year for this industry and others, with much of the prevailing unease related to U.S. tariffs that have taken effect or been threatened.
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — A year after announcing an expanded lineup, Haro is fleshing out its product line with new aluminum-framed full suspension mountain bikes, new e-bikes and other adult models being introduced at CABDA West and Sea Otter next month.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The 25% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that took effect Thursday apply to bicycle chains, some bike cables, perhaps some locks, and a wide variety of hardware and other products that are used in bike shops and by manufacturers.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (BRAIN) — One of Vietnam's largest importers for the domestic market would welcome reciprocal tariffs with the U.S., if they led to a new trade deal and reduced Vietnam's current high import duties on U.S. products.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, on top of the 10% he announced earlier this year.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday released an executive memo instructing officials to prepare to impose reciprocal tariffs on a global basis as soon as April 2.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (BRAIN) — On the opening day of the CABDA Midwest show here Wednesday, we asked retailers: How will the new and promised tariffs and other presidential activity affect your business in 2025?
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — President Donald Trump on Friday reversed the step he took on Monday to close the de minimis loophole, which allows packages valued at less than $800 to enter the U.S. duty free.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The bike industry is closely watching new legislation introduced in the House, which would give the president a powerful weapon in negotiating trade agreements with every nation on the globe.
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