Tariffs Put a Dent in the Bicycle Business

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Why higher tariffs mean higher bicycle prices: China accounted for 94% of the bikes imported to the U.S.

The U.S. last week increased tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, from burglar alarms to spark plugs, ratcheting up the trade conflict with Beijing. The latest move added to pressure on the bicycle industry, which had already been hit by earlier rounds of tariffs.

 

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Buy a Cannondale!

cannondale made in Taiwan.

Maybe Maytag can help make them in the US.?

Oh well Walk..

Perhaps the ones sold in Walmart - top end carbon fiber bikes are manufactured in Taiwan.🤷🏻‍♂️

My custom carbon fiber triathlon bike will not be affected.

Plenty of used bikes around. I suspect most cyclists will be able to knuckle down for a spell. Except for the dicks.

Bikes or bike parts? My understanding is many if not most bikes are assembled here. Anyone know?

Well lookie there. I guess the tariffs have opened up a new business opportunity for some lucky go getter to corner the market here in the US.

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