Re: [emrat:9323] Fwd: Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain motorcycles

Smells like another hog bailout...EWB

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From: "Steve Smith" <shmitty74@gmail.com>
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 7:26:19 PM
Subject: [emrat:9319] Fwd: Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain motorcycles

This is how governments work. I don't know how they decided to involve motorcyclists in international trade disputes but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. 

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From: American Motorcyclist Association <grassroots@ama-cycle.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 16:58
Subject: Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain motorcycles
To: <SHMITTY74@gmail.com>

Federal trade agency proposes higher import fees on certain motorcycles Voice your opinion today!  Take Action  **If you receive an "Internal Error" after you submit your comments, please hit the "Back" button on your browser and resubmit.** The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles imported from the European Union with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc in the E.U. - U.S. beef hormone trade dispute. The deadline to submit comments is Jan. 30. The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products. Specifically, a 100 percent, or higher, tariff on these motorcycles is proposed. This will cause serious and potentially irreversible harm to American small- and medium-sized business owners selling the vehicles. Additionally, consumers will be denied access to certain models of competition and recreational motorcycles that contribute to the lifestyle and wellbeing of millions of American families. Manufacturers that will be impacted: 1) Aprilla; 2) Beta; 3) BMW; 4) Ducati; 5) Fantic; 6) Gas Gas; 7) Husqvarna; 9) KTM; 10) Montesa; 11) Piaggio; 12) Scorpa; 13) Sherco; 14) TM; and 15) Vespa. Should the availability of product be hindered through unjustified trade sanctions on European-produced motorcycles, dealerships may close, leaving countless Americans without jobs.The negative effects of the proposed trade sanctions will not only harm the motorcycle sales industry, but will spread through the aftermarket equipment sector, recreation equipment sales, the sports entertainment industry and further down the line. You can do something to prevent this from happening! Use the AMA's easy to use tools to submit comments to the USTR by Jan. 30 to say you oppose the idea to penalize motorcyclists in the beef trade dispute. Make our voice stronger by sharing the AMA alert. Share with your friends on Facebook. Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. That support will help fight for your rights - on the road, trail and racetrack and in the halls of government. If you are a motorcycle rider, join the AMA at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join. Take Action    AMA Gear! Join the AMA!   Unsubscribe

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Steve

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