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Powersports Business • August 2026 • 15
Could new Section 301 tariff probes impact powersports industry?
The Motorcycle Industry Council( MIC) is weighing in on two federal Section 301 tariff investigations that could have significant implications for powersports manufacturers, importers and suppliers.
According to the association, it is submitting comments to the Office of the U. S. Trade Representative on separate proceedings involving Vietnam and an investigation into alleged forced labor practices spanning 60 countries.
The filings come as the federal government’ s tariff strategy continues to shift following the U. S. Supreme Court’ s decision limiting the use of broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration has increasingly turned to established trade authorities such as Section 232, which addresses national security concerns, and Section 301, which targets unfair trade practices by foreign governments.
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NOVEMBER 3- 6, 2026 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
The F & I solutions provider has had Lightspeed integration for years, but requests from dealers continued to pour in about adding DX1, and the company responded.( Photo: Torque Group / DX1)
SEE WHAT’ S NEXT FOR from Torque Group’ s dealer network, and the company says it was eager to deliver a solution that helps dealerships work more efficiently while simplifying the F & I contracting process.
“ Torque Group was built exclusively for the powersports industry, and every technology investment we make is centered around helping dealerships succeed,” the company said in an email to Powersports Business.“ The addition of DX1 integration reflects our continued commitment to simplifying the F & I process, improving efficiency, and delivering the dealer experience our partners expect from us.”
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