Tariffs & Prices Exposed: Build-It-Here Debate + Dahon’s Big Business Move | TWR Ep 49

This week, we cut through the noise on who’s really paying tariffs—you, the brands, or everyone else. We also examine the build-it-here movement—what U.S.-made e-bike brands are doing right now, how feasible domestic manufacturing is, and whether it can shift the cost curve. Wrapping it up: the Dahon stock exchange news, Georgia vs Chinese imports, and what the future of pricing could look like for riders.Gazelle drops three city e-bikes for fall, Tern updates the Vektron with a stronger Bosch mid-drive, Tannus brings “flat-proof” tech to commuters/MTB—and we wade into the Made-in-USA vs imports debate (with real numbers). Plus DAHON’s big stock move, a new Portland framebuilding school, Jackson Hole’s epic pathway system, viewer Q&A, and this week’s best deals.Inside this video:📊 Tariff breakdown — what’s in effect, what’s pending, and how much of the tariff burden is passed on to consumers🛠 U.S. assembly & frame-building updates — featured brands, contractors, and what “Made in USA” really means in practice⚖️ Price comparisons — examples of imported vs domestically assembled e-bikes, tradeoffs in quality & cost📈 Dahon’ s public listing & expansion plans — new factory, expected production volumes, what it means for folding bike availability & pricing✅ Current U.S.-made options — framebuilders, boutique marques, value picks assembled stateside🔍 What you can do — tips for buying smart: checking safety certifications (UL, etc.), sourcing replacement parts, and supporting brands investing locallyWhy this matters to youWith tariffs, “Made in USA” isn’t just patriotism—it could be sanity for your wallet, supply chain reliability, parts support, and long-term value. If you’re in the market for an e-bike, knowing who builds it, where parts come from, and how pricing works can save you from surprises.• Q&A hot takes:– Tariffs & prices: who actually pays?– UL 2849/2271 battery safety (Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, etc.)– “Build it here” reality check & current US-made options– Motor claims & test data (Velotric vs peers)– Giant Roam E+ GTS at $1,199—worth it?• Deals: Giant clearance, Scott e-bikes up to 50% off, Rad Power flash sale, Lectric bundle savesGiant Clearance Sale - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/clearance-saleScott Bike Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottPromoRad Power Bikes Flash Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromosAccessories / Gear:Tannus Armour Tire Liners - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusArmourTannus Airless Tires - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusAirlessTannus Tubeless Fusion - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusTubelessFusionRecent Reviews:Retrospec Roo Rev - https://electricbikereport.com/retrospec-roo-rev-review/Scott Silence eRIDE EVO Speed - https://electricbikereport.com/scott-silence-eride-evo-speed-review/Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-basalt-2-review/Amflow PL Carbon vs Specialized Turbo Levo - E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Jackson Hole Community Pathway System - https://www.traillink.com/trail/jackson-hole-community-pathway-system/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Gazelle Easyflow C7 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-easyflow-c7Gazelle Arroyo C5 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-arroyo-c5-eliteGazelle Arroyo C380 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-arroyo-c380-eliteEuphree Solar Sparrow - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeSolarSparrowRetrospec Roo Rev - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecRooRevVelotric Breeze 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1Aventon Pace 500.3 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebRP-Aventon-Pace500-3STEmail questions to: [email protected]  (or comment on this video, we love comments)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReportX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport#Gazelle #Tern #Tannus #ElectricBikeNews #EBikeReview #CityEBike #FoldingEBike #DAHON #Bosch #Enviolo #GatesBelt #UL2849 #Tariffs #MadeInUSA #JacksonHole #BikeCommuter #EBikeSafety #cycling 00:00 - Intro00:41 - News Of The Week00:47 - New Gazelle E-Bikes!02:43 - Firsthand to launch frame building classes04:47 - Dahon Tech got listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange06:45 - Tern Vektron got updated!08:38 - Gear Highlight13:53 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews16:48 - E-Bike Trail Systems22:44 - Questions & Comments23:02 - Do tariffs cause price hikes? 30:54 - Thoughts on certified motors & batteries33:20 - Let's talk about American made e-bikes37:13 - The Electrified Latina recommended our channel!38:20 - Is the Velotric Breeze 1 motor actually 750W?44:01 - Is the Giant Roam E+ GTS worth it?46:37 - Deals Of The Week49:09 - Rider Highlight50:12 - Wrap Up