Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to incentives for Harley
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to considering tax breaks to keep Harley-Davidson jobs in the state, but he feels existing incentives are competitive.President Donald Trump has been tweeting criticism of Harley this week after the company announced it was shipping some motorcycle production overseas to avoid European Union tariffs.Vos told reporters Wednesday that he "would never do anything that hurts the ability of Harley-Davidson to be competitive worldwide." As for President Trump's tweets, Vos says, "I would prefer to use more of a carrot approach to say what can we do to make sure you stay here as opposed to a stick."President Trump is scheduled to be in Wisconsin on Thursday for the groundbreaking of the Foxconn Technology Group factory.
Governor Walker avoids criticizing President Trump over Harley-Davidson
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"Waive the White Flag:" President Trump blasts Harley-Davidson for overseas production shift
MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump blasted Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, after the company said Monday it will begin to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to overseas factories to avoid new tariffs.The European Union on Friday began rolling out tariffs on American imports like motorcycles and bourbon.
White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
Paul Ryan on Harley's decision to shift some production overseas: 'Further proof of harm from tariffs'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump's trade policy or Harley-Davidson's decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it's making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S.A spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, says Harley's decision is "further proof of the harm from unilateral tariffs." AshLee Strong says the best way to help American workers, consumers and manufacturers is to open new markets and not raise barriers.Fellow Republican Gov.
'Left with no choice,' EU to begin taxing range of US imports including Harleys, cranberries
BRUSSELS — The European Union will start taxing a range of U.S. imports Friday, June 22, including quintessentially American goods like Harley-Davidson bikes and cranberries, in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum.The 28-nation EU's trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, said Wednesday that the bloc would introduce the tariffs on about 2.8 billion euros' ($3.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.
Motorcyclists take part in 15th annual Support the Troops Ride on Armed Forces Day
MILWAUKEE -- On Saturday, May 19, bikers participated in the 15th Annual Support the Troops Ride.The event began at 9 a.m. with registration and a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast at the Iron Town Harley-Davidson in New Berlin.
Governor Walker visits Harley-Davidson Museum for Travel and Tourism Week
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, May 8 highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism industry at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as part of Travel & Tourism Week.The Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations.
Free party: Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary
MILWAUKEE -- Come Sunday, we'll be just 115 days away from the beginning of the 115th anniversary celebrating Harley-Davidson.
Dream job: Harley-Davidson paid interns get a motorcycle too
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycles for those who join its summer internship program.Eight college students or recent graduates will have the enviable task of being paid to ride a Harley and share their adventures on social media.
Internship on 2 wheels: Harley-Davidson seeks social media savvy collegians
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime.On Friday, April 20, the motorcycle maker announced instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson’s Riding Academy.
Economics expert: Tariffs on foreign steel could hurt Harley-Davidson 3 ways
MILWAUKEE -- Good for some, bad for others.
Harley-Davidson invests in electric vehicle company, Alta Motors
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson says it will collaborate with Alta Motors on the motorcycle maker's plans for an electric bike.The Milwaukee company said Thursday that it has made an equity investment in Alta Motors, an innovator in lightweight electric vehicles.
The rumble is on its way: Harley-Davidson reveals 115th Anniversary Celebration dates, events
MILWAUKEE -- The rumble of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be back in Milwaukee for the 115th anniversary of the motorcycle maker this coming Labor Day weekend -- and we now know what riders can expect when they get into town.
'In tears and in awe:' 4-year-old boy determined to ride a bike will receive one-of-a-kind trike
MILWAUKEE -- The design team at Harley-Davidson is helping a young boy experience a new sense of freedom almost thought impossible.
Harley-Davidson recalls more than 250K bikes globally; brakes can fail
MILWAUKEE — Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 250,000 motorcycles because the brakes might fail.Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say the recall covers more than 30 models from the 2008 through 2011 model years.
