US wooing other motorcycle firms, tweets Trump amid Harley spat

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration is working to lure other motorcycle companies to the United States, following Harley-Davidson Inc's decision to shift some production for European customers overseas.

"Now that Harley-Davidson is moving part of its operation out of the US, my Administration is working with other Motor Cycle companies who want to move into the US," Trump said on Twitter, adding "The US is where the Action is!



Trump gave no details about what steps his administration is taking, and representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Harley-Davidson officials also had no immediate comment.

Trump has threatened to impose higher taxes on the Milwaukee-based manufacturer in retaliation for its decision to shift some production for European-bound motorcycles from US facilities to avoid tariffs being imposed by the European Union to counter Trump's own tariffs.

Motorcycle companies based outside the United States include Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd and Yamaha Corp, Europe's BMW and Ducati as well as India's Hero MotoCorp Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd, among others.