SIA Calls For Action To Oppose Government Tariffs The U.S. Government’s Chinese tariffs have not been popular with anyone that manufactures goods overseas. The bike industry has been hit extra hard, with Trek reporting the tariffs will cost the brand $30 million a year and force them to raise prices. That’s too much money to eat even for a billion dollar company. The snow sports industry has come […] Mike Lavery | August 29, 2018 3 Comments
The Bike Industry Reacts To Proposed Tariffs In July, Snowbrains took a look at the U.S. Government’s new proposed tariff list to see if it was going to make your gear more expensive. Ski and snowboard gear was mostly unaffected, but bike products were under direct attack. Now, leaders from the industry are speaking out against the tariffs that could potentially cripple their businesses. The proposed tariffs include […] Cycle Mike Lavery | August 15, 2018 4 Comments
Are Tariffs Going To Make Your Outdoor Gear Even More Expensive? The latest round of proposed tariffs from the US government covers a long list of consumer goods commonly imported from China. Everything from fish sticks to fabric is on the list. If you’re having a slow day, you can check out the entire list here. So is your already expensive outdoor gear about to get even pricier? Lets hope not. I spent […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | July 13, 2018 0 Comments
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