Your first article only further proves the tariffs were the reason.
Harley Davidson specifically says in that article also that if the tariffs go into effect, they'll have to shift jobs out of the country.
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Adding to investor concerns, Harley-Davidson Inc said it would move production of motorcycles shipped to the European Union to its international facilities. It forecast that EU tariffs would cost the company $90 million to $100 million a year. Harley-Davidson shares tumbled 6.0 percent.
The iconic motorcycle company’s announcement raised concern that escalating trade threats could lead to similar moves from other companies and dampen U.S. economic growth.
The Fortune link doesn't mention the tariffs, but that doesn't mean it's not the reason. A year earlier, the company anticipated having to shift jobs out of the country if tariffs went into effect.
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