PeopleForBikes, a cycling advocacy group in Boulder, is asking President Trump for tariff relief to support U.S. bicycle manufacturers. The group urges manufacturers and distributors to support this request. The letter cites previous tariff exclusions in 2018 and highlights how the end of the de minimis loophole will impact pricing. It notes the long-standing reliance on foreign production, particularly from China, which imposes a 145-percent tariff. The letter emphasizes the challenges of developing a domestic supply chain for bicycle components requiring substantial investment and time to create manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.
"On behalf of the U.S. bicycle industry, we respectfully request that you consider granting tariff relief or an exclusion process like your administration did in 2018 for bicycles..."
"Difficulties moving the supply chain for bicycles, parts, apparel, helmets, and accessories persist... Developing a domestic manufacturing base for this wide variety of components will take substantial time and capital investment..."
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