Dropping out of TPP left them liable for tariffs. That's why they're shifting manufacturing to Thailand as well. Harley has a host of problems but one thing is sure. Manufacturing bikes here for foreign markets makes no sense because of the tariffs levied on them. Harley's best chance for growth is still overseas. They may well go out of business anyway. But without overseas markets that death will come sooner rather than later.
True, but overseas markets already have Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, BMW, Benelli, MotoGuzzi, etc.