Harley-Davidson vs Donald Trump │ The Drama and the Tariffs

Harley davidson's spat with President Donald Trump seems to be having a significant impact on the iconic motorcycle manufacturer, according to an analyst report. Trump backed a possible boycott of the Wisconsin-based motorcycle manufacturer on social media.

Harley sales already had slipped 8.7 percent in the first half of 2018 while its main American competitor, Polaris and its Indian brand, saw a 4 percent gain, according to industry analyst Gerrick L. Johnson at BMO Capital Markets. While that didn't cover the period from when the president's dispute with the company began, Johnson said recent evidence suggests the fight is adding to Harley's woes.