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2018-06-27 Economy

Harley-Davidson Had Been Looking To Move Production Off Shore For A While

[Mercer] Conservatism once had the genius of James Burnham, Russell Kirk, Frank Chodorov, and Felix Morley; now the brand boasts Rich Lowry, Meghan McCain and S. E. Cupp.

The last has learned nothing from the 2016 election. S. E. Cupp, a Never Trumper who hosts a CNN show, is betting against Donald Trump. She says, "Trump Supporters Soon Will Learn That No One Wins A Trade War."

Where’s the learning curve? I would not bet on Trump losing a trade war.

This is not to advocate tariffs. I am for free trade. But here’s the clincher. We don’t have free-market capitalism. Never have; at least not in recent memory.

Thus, "trade deficits must be seen in the context of state-managed trade and systemic debt." That’s what Trump is negotiating; he’s not messing with the divine order in which we true free-marketers believe. For it doesn’t exist.

As for Harley-Davidson’s decision to move some of its production outside of the U.S.: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Kennedy of Fox Business disclosed that the company had been looking to move production off shore for a while and were searching for an excuse to do so.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-27 03:36|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 I think Harley is making a big mistake if they move. Loyalty is partially based on their being pure American.

Posted by Rjschwarz 2018-06-27 07:46|| 2018-06-27 07:46|| Front Page Top

#2 1.99% APR for 60 Months OR $1,500 Trade-in with the purchase of a new [American made] 2017 Heavyweight Indian Motorcycle from June 1st - June 30th 2018.

Posted by Clurong Peacock9529 2018-06-27 09:07|| 2018-06-27 09:07|| Front Page Top

#3 Harley has quietly been moving production of parts to India. Mostly because of cheap labor and no EPA. The Harley riders are pissed. It is never good when chrome quality enters the conversation. Harley was born of mistakes, its business leadership run from one mistake, AMF, to another, the daughter shifting the business from motorcycles to fashion. They finally ran out their Harley designer and added some horsepower to the bikes, they fixed the suspension issues, and the bikes are looking better. So its logical in the history of Harley to screw it all up by doing something stupid. Harley owners will wait it out, it will self correct.

Posted by 49 Pan 2018-06-27 10:01|| 2018-06-27 10:01|| Front Page Top

#4 Harley has quietly been moving production of parts to India. Mostly because of cheap labor and no EPA.

Indian motorcycles? Now I am confused.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-27 12:16|| 2018-06-27 12:16|| Front Page Top

#5 True Indian Motorcycles(tm) not the MA Senator fake types.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-27 12:30|| 2018-06-27 12:30|| Front Page Top

#6
HD's problems here are two; cost and buyer's age.
I live near the Marine base in 29 Palms. What I note is that some baby boomer generation friends of my age have given up their Harleys due to cost of purchase and maintaining the warranty with HD required maintenance. More young Marines ride the pocket rocket imports. The older ones still prefer the Harley. It appeals to an older crowd though which section of the country is also a factor.

Posted by Roger29 Palms 2018-06-27 16:58|| 2018-06-27 16:58|| Front Page Top

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