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Chinese bikes to US down 17% ahead of Trump tariffs, but global exports rise as China Bicycle Association highlights European growth

Global exports rise 15.5% in first quarter of 2025, after Chinese bicycle production reached 99.54 million in 2024, but US exports down 17 per cent in Q1

Tue, May 06, 2025 11:38

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“Leaving children unprotected”: Trump tariffs on cycle helmets spark safety concerns, as trade group calls for cycling industry exemption amid warnings of “devastating” closures and lay-offs

“The current tariffs will have devastating impacts on our industry if not adjusted in the near term,” PeopleForBikes said in an open letter they plan to send to the US president

Fri, May 02, 2025 17:55

What do Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for cycling? We chat to an industry insider about price rises and why the tariffs present a post-Brexit opportunity for UK brands

On episode 102 of the road.cc Podcast, Dominic Loh of Funn and Granite Design discusses the reaction to the US president’s trade war, staying positive (and nimble) among the doom and gloom, and why the world is big enough to cushion the tariffs

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 15:59

2025 Silca Elettrico Micro & Elettrico Ultimate

Silca sells out of new electric pumps instantly, after blaming Trump tariffs for just 100 being available in US

Brand "tried" making it in America but "it's not possible for less than $500", the Elettrico Micro and Elettrico Ultimate snapped up at $119 and $159 by fast-fingered buyers

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:40

Brompton boss calls Trump tariffs “naive”, suggests bike brand likely to raise US prices “between 5 and 10%”

Folding bicycle manufacturer has seen profits plummet by 99%, its CEO predicting things would "not get better" this year

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 09:34

Can we already predict what’s about to hit the US bike industry amid Trump’s tariff trade war? Why looking to Russia might provide some answers

Dwindling trade with other nations, soaring bike prices and some green shoots in the form of a boost in local manufacturing? It's already happening in Russia, albeit for very different reasons

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 12:12

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Giant “inevitably forced to reflect cost” of Trump tariffs, as manufacturers warn US bike prices could rise by 50% amid “existential threat” to cycling industry

Taiwanese brand Giant, one of the biggest suppliers of bikes to the United States, said the tariffs were “absolutely not positive” for the cycling industry

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 11:32

Jeremy Clarkson claims “ridiculously dangerous” roundabout is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” in dig at Jeremy Vine – but Cycling Mikey says former Top Gear host is “the child” + more on the live blog

The sun is still shining, the countdown to Pogi-Roubaix (sorry, Paris-Roubaix) is on, and a badly sunburnt Ryan Mallon is finally over his Ronde hangover and back for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 08:50

“My industry cannot survive”: Tern Bicycles facing $1 million Trump tariff charges for e-bike shipments, as its US manager urges bike industry to “blow up” Republicans “with letters”

The Taiwanese bike manufacturer said that it’s scrambling to beat the 9 April customs deadline that could see its expenses increase by 4,000%, while also emphasising concerns for the broader bike industry

Sun, Apr 06, 2025 13:33

Trump tariffs see UK bike brand offer customers 5% discount to “meet them halfway”, as cycling industry gripped by more uncertainty

The full effects of the US president’s new tariffs on imports are currently being digested by the industry, but are expected to lead to higher prices and a sluggish retail market

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 17:25