Trump denies he's to blame for Harley-Davidson decision

US president Donald Trump has denied that his trade policy is responsible for Harley-Davidson's decision to move some motorcycle production overseas.

The company said it is acting because of tariffs it faces as part of a trade dispute between the US and the European Union.

However, Mr Trump said that is an excuse.

The US leader said in a series of tweets that the company had already announced it was closing a Kansas City plant. Union officials have said those jobs are going to Thailand, although Harley-Davidson denies this.


The US president said he is getting other countries to reduce and eliminate tariffs and trade barriers, and open up closed markets.