Harley’s Tariff Trouble with Canada | Calgary News

Harley-Davidson’s move to bring production back to the U.S. from Thailand has sparked a fiery trade showdown with Canada, which is retaliating with a 50% tariff on U.S.-made motorcycles—just as elections loom and Harley’s biggest plant sits in a swing district. While Canada claims it’s protecting domestic industry, the timing feels politically charged. Though the tariff won’t dent Harley’s bottom line much—Canada accounts for just 5% of its sales—it’s a symbolic blow to the reshoring movement. Experts debate whether iconic brands can absorb such costs or if it will ultimately shrink Canadian demand. The financial impact may show up quickly, but major decisions like layoffs are likely to wait until early next year. This episode underscores the tangled web of trade, manufacturing, and politics—and how even small tariffs can become big political statements. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e5488166802c078