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Orbea factory

Bike industry on hold as uncertainty around Trump’s controversial tariffs continues

Cycling groups predicted US bike industry may not recover from "devastating consequences" of Trump tariffs until end of the decade

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 11:34
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Bike shop

“Devastating consequences”: US bike industry may not recover from Trump tariffs until end of the decade, lobby group warns

"We're pretty sober about the next four to five years," admits industry group, as bike brands warn they've "never experienced a time like today", with impact of Trump's tariffs compounding post-Covid troubles

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 10:04
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Lauf Úthald

Lauf Cycles latest bike brand to add Trump surcharge due to “extraordinary tariffs” on imported components

Despite moving assembly factory to US several years ago, tariffs on imported components mean Lauf to add eight per cent to prices from this week

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 10:53
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2023 BMC Team Machine SLR AG2R Citroen Team

BMC reportedly set to slash quarter of workforce, as bike brand says Trump tariff uncertainty “influenced decision to restructure”

The Swiss manufacturer says the latest round of job losses, reported to affect 40 employees worldwide, is necessary to “ensure sustainable competitiveness”

Fri, May 23, 2025 10:58
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2023 Dauphine Georg Zimmermann Cube Litening Aero 55-42T Rotor chainset- 1.jpeg

“Ongoing Trump tariff insecurity” to blame as high-end bike component brand Rotor shuts US office

The Spanish manufacturer says its North American subsidiary will close in June, thanking staff for “their professionalism in light of the difficult situation”

Thu, May 08, 2025 16:52
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2025 XDS X-Lab AD9

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
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road.cc Podcast episode 102

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
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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
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2025 Brompton C Line

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
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