Originally Posted by
mtb_addict
I reckon alot of bike shop will go out of business due to tariff.
Helmets and bicycle lights exempted from the Trump tariffs (they were originally included, but then some "safety" products were removed).
Most of the bikes (definitely dollar sales, probably unit sales) sold at LBS don't come from China (effected by Trump tariffs), they come from Taiwan (not effected by Trump tariffs).
Many parts come from China. But even then, for example only 11% of Shimano's production ends up in the US, and their manufacturing is in China (effected by Trump tariffs), and Malaysia and Singapore (not effected by Trump tariffs).
The Trump tariffs on bicycles mostly hit Walmart customers. (Walmart has been increasing prices as a result of the Trump tariffs rather than absorbing the cost so far. They'll still be the low cost retailer even after Trump tariff price increases.)
But customers who are buying kids bikes and entry adult bikes at the LBS will feel the Trump tariffs too.
-mr. bill