Specialized, Trek Raise Prices as New Tariffs Take Affect
Briefly

Tariffs imposed on bike imports are prompting major companies like Specialized and Trek to raise prices, impacting consumers directly. Specialized announced a 10-percent surcharge starting May 1 on its new Turbo Levo 4 eMTB to transparently communicate costs, while Trek raised prices immediately, citing the necessity due to rising costs. Companies such as Giant are experiencing profit fluctuations due to tariffs and are preparing for potential additional price hikes based on tariff developments. The overall theme reflects the significant influence of tariffs on the bicycle industry.
Trek informed retailers of immediate price increases due to rising costs, emphasizing the necessity to address these financial pressures from tariffs.
Specialized is charging a 10-percent tariff surcharge on eMTB invoices, ensuring transparency for customers about what they are paying due to governmental tariffs.
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