Will German motorcycles get new USA Import tariffs ?

[Gsa2@me.com]

A USA car exported to Europe, can get as much as a 75% or even higher tax put on it. It sounds like a tit for tat is about to take place with vehicles. I wont go political here, just ask a question. So if a tit for tat happens, and a BMW car get's a 25% to 45% import tax (Tariff) as its imported into the USA this Spring, will a BMW motorcycle get the same thing ? I cant imagine Motorrad could survive if that happens. A $24K GSA would retail at about $32 to $35K. Add some tax and a couple bags, we would be knocking at the door of $40K. If that happens, I'm out.

 

[roger 04 rt]

Probably, but look on the bright side, those who’ve already bought a late model bike will see immediate appreciation.

 

[Omega Man]

I wouldn’t worry about it. Unfortunately, much of “retail sales” seem to be encouraged by and through what I call “retail terrorism”. “Buy now because.........”.
OM

 

[bmwdean]

A big tariff would kill many BMW enthusiasts' thoughts about the 2019 R1200RT. My thoughts were fading anyway but a tariff would bury them. Moreover, my existing RTs were tariff free.

https://www.ft.com/content/c93758d8-f719-11e8-af46-2022a0b02a6c

https://www.invests.com/2018/12/05/german-car-makers-aghast-at-impending-trump-tariffs/

 

[jimbem]

When is this tariff supposed to be imposed ?