Trump Urges Harley-Davidson Not To Shift More Production Overseas

Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines are assembled at the company’s plant in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of some motorcycles for the European market overseas.

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Updated at 8:08 p.m. ET

President Trump is unhappy with Harley-Davidson’s plans to move production of motorcycles it sells in Europe overseas, in response to growing trade friction between the United States and Europe.

In a tweet sent out Monday afternoon, Trump said he was surprised that Harley-Davidson “of all companies, would be the first to wave the White Flag. I fought hard for them….”