Riese & Müller halts US e-bike imports over steel tariff
German e-bike maker Riese & Müller has temporarily stopped shipping bikes to the US after new import rules placed a 50% tariff on the steel used in e-bikes.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News reported that in an email sent to retailers on Monday, the company said it is pausing shipments to "carefully evaluate this situation and its implications before proceeding with further steps."
The tariffs, introduced under the Trump administration’s Section 232 rules, impose a 50% duty on steel content in e-bikes imported from most nations (25% from the UK). While this is based only on the steel portion, the overall import is still subject to other existing tariffs.
Riese & Müller asked dealers to hold off on new daily orders until there is an update.
