BUSINESS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Harley-Davidson on Tuesday [10-23-18] reported a surprisingly large decline in United States motorcycle sales. The company and its executives spent much time discussing the hit. Curiously, though, there was no mention of President Trump’s attacks on the company and what role they might have played in the poor sales. Harley-Davidson’s situation highlights the predicament faced by companies targeted by Mr. Trump. His administration’s trade policies are hitting the businesses of many companies. If executives respond, they risk provoking a public rebuke from Mr. Trump that may reduce demand for their companies’ products. But if his comments could be affecting their businesses, investors expect some details.’
–Peter Eavis, “Did Trump’s Attacks Hurt Harley-Davidson’s Sales? It’s Saying Little,” The New York Times online, October 24, 2018