US President Donald Trump 's " America First " trade policies have impacted on Harley - Davidson . The company is keen to protect its international sales, despite the noise it may make for political backers of protectionism. The British manufacturer has said it stands to lose as much as $ 100 m a year due to retaliatory US tariffs , and has therefore announced plans to move production of some of its bikes overseas , potentially putting American jobs at risk .
US President Donald Trump 's " America First " trade policies have impacted on Harley - Davidson . The British manufacturer has said it stands to lose as much as $ 100 m a year due to retaliatory US tariffs , and has therefore announced plans to move production of some of its bikes overseas , potentially putting American jobs at risk .