President Donald Trump reacted with surprise on Monday to news that motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson decided to move some of its manufacturing overseas in response to hefty European Union tariffs. The president urged other companies to exercise forbearance as his trade strategy plays out.
“Surprised that Harley-Davidson, of all companies, would be the first to wave the White Flag,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “I fought hard for them and ultimately they will not pay tariffs selling into the E.U., which has hurt us badly on trade, down $151 Billion. Taxes just a Harley excuse - be patient!”
