The impact of Trump's 35% tariffs of imports into the US

[Massive Lee]

Hello everybody

I have just received a notice from Canada Post services stating that as of Friday August 29th, Canadian exports to the US will no longer benefit from the $800usd "MiniMe" exemption and will be subjected to Trump's Big Beautiful tariffs of 35%, which I have to pay in advance myself. A very demoralizing new that makes me rethink what to do with Massive after close to 25 years of engineering innovative parts.

A 400$cad kit will now cost 560$cad and will require extra clerical work each time I ship an order which I will charge one way or another. It makes no sense and I am not interested going that path. I have no more energy for all that shit and considering simply closing Massive, at least temporarily and until the orange turd gets voted out.

Sorry for the rant but I am extremely disappointed by all that nonsense that will also affect all car enthusiasts in the US and all the other BMW part suppliers since they import mostly from Asia and Europe. Turner, Bimmerworld, BMP, FCP Euro, PelicanParts etc Prepare to be poorer. Even "local" fabricators will pay huge tariffs on steel and aluminum...

Trump's tariffs start on Friday August 29th. If you need anything from the website that is in stock, then act quickly. I will stop taking orders on Tuesday August 26th evening as everything must ship by Thursday morning.

If you are a shop and wants to buy bulk before the 35% tariffs, act up quick. This happens this weekend.

https://www.massivebrakes.com

Lee

[MrBurgundy]

He doesn't need to be voted out. Last 3 years ever

[Massive Lee]

He doesn't need to be voted out. Last 3 years ever

What about the midterm elections? MAGA will most likely turn their back on him after having been butt f*cked with no lube...

[82eye]

What about the midterm elections? MAGA will most likely turn their back on him after having been butt f*cked with no lube...

he will either suspend the elections or declare them null and void. with armed enforcement already deployed in the capital i doubt he'll ever leave the white house.

as far as suspending your business, you said it yourself, it effects all bmw enthusiasts equally. i'd be curious to see if your production costs are going to rise internally due to the tariffs, or if they can be mitigated somewhat. it could be possible to continue to offer your products on a US pricing vs rest of the world pricing basis. of course making clear that any differences are due to the political situation. canada announced it is reducing or eliminating any countervailing tariffs, so your costs to mfgr should not be affected if you use US sourcing for any of your products.

i'm willing to bet that new markets and supply chains will develop over time as a result of the US tariffs, which may not be a bad result.

[Massive Lee]

he will either suspend the elections or declare them null and void. with armed enforcement already deployed in the capital i doubt he'll ever leave the white house.

as far as suspending your business, you said it yourself, it effects all bmw enthusiasts equally. i'd be curious to see if your production costs are going to rise internally due to the tariffs, or if they can be mitigated somewhat. it could be possible to continue to offer your products on a US pricing vs rest of the world pricing basis. of course making clear that any differences are due to the political situation. canada announced it is reducing or eliminating any countervailing tariffs, so your costs to mfgr should not be affected if you use US sourcing for any of your products.

i'm willing to bet that new markets and supply chains will develop over time as a result of the US tariffs, which may not be a bad result.

I use Canadian-sourced aluminum and steel. My production costs will not increase. But only crossing the border will make parts at least 35% more expensive. Plus the clerical work to pay those tarrifs myself. But honestly, my 400$ kit + 160$ tariffs will not be 560$ better. It will just be a 400$ kit with stupid import taxes. I really feel bad for clients having to fork an extra 160$ just because of that idiot orange monkey in the Whitehouse. But American shops who fabricate parts will encure much higher production costs because of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Even US-made material will be as costly as the imported stuff as US manufacturers are not stupid. They will simply increase their profit margin and sell same price as the imported stuff. Again, the consumer will be the big fat loser. Then wait for Bimmerworld or FCB selling those nice Bilstein shocks 35 or 40% more. Or even cars manufactured in the US as they have 40 to 50% imported content. Profit margin being under 9%, don't expect them to swallow tariffs overcharge... It will be very expensive to live in the US... Because when tariffs vanish, price will stay high. It is always like that. But surely, I will make sure to indicate original prices and the added tariff so that people really know the price structure.

[82eye]

I use Canadian-sourced aluminum and steel. My production costs will not increase. But only crossing the border will make parts at least 35% more expensive. Plus the clerical work to pay those tarrifs myself. But honestly, my 400$ kit + 160$ tariffs will not be 560$ better. It will just be a 400$ kit with stupid import taxes. I really feel bad for clients having to fork an extra 160$ just because of that idiot orange monkey in the Whitehouse. But American shops who fabricate parts will encure much higher production costs because of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Even US-made material will be as costly as the imported stuff as US manufacturers are not stupid. They will simply increase their profit margin and sell same price as the imported stuff. Again, the consumer will be the big fat loser. Then wait for Bimmerworld or FCB selling those nice Bilstein shocks 35 or 40% more. Or even cars manufactured in the US as they have 40 to 50% imported content. Profit margin being under 9%, don't expect them to swallow tariffs overcharge... It will be very expensive to live in the US... Because when tariffs vanish, price will stay high. It is always like that. But surely, I will make sure to indicate original prices and the added tariff so that people really know the price structure.

i know you are in bad spot, but part of me would think it funny to see a website posting dual pricing for the US and canada/world, especially if it winds up a bargain in cdn $. for years i've been beaten up over having to order near everything from the states, then getting screwed over by shipping and import charges. some things like my ronals were cheaper ordering from europe.

we really need our own import parts retailer, possible this may spur a business opportunity.

[82eye]

all small parcel shipping to the US has been suspended from near everywhere except canada. it may not affect larger suppliers immediately, but it will definitely end individual parts purchases made in europe destined for US soil. even larger suppliers in the US are voicing expectations this will disrupt them at some point.

european carriers are still delivering to canada as usual. wondering if re-mailers sending packages to the US will start up as there has already been some interest expressed. it literally just began, so will be interesting if it sticks or has any traction.

[Massive Lee]

This whole trade war between the US and the rest of the world will quickly turn into a shit show. I was on the impression that Republicans were in favour of Free Trade.

[82eye]

This whole trade war between the US and the rest of the world will quickly turn into a shit show. I was on the impression that Republicans were in favour of Free Trade.

seems republicans have sliding scale when it comes to the definition of what "free" is

[2mAn]

Trying to decide if this needs to go to P&R... comments seem to be taking it in that direction.

Lee, have you heard the term TACO yet? I'd try and hold steady until "Trump Always Chickens Out"...

[82eye]

Trying to decide if this needs to go to P&R... comments seem to be taking it in that direction.

possibly, but it does affect e30 and other enthusiast drivers in a very direct way with both finance and parts availability.

Lee, have you heard the term TACO yet? I'd try and hold steady until "Trump Always Chickens Out"...

it is in effect already. there is no chickening out as of yet. it isn't the US suspending small parcel delivery, it's the rest of the world suspending it to the US.

[Massive Lee]

Trying to decide if this needs to go to P&R... comments seem to be taking it in that direction.

Lee, have you heard the term TACO yet? I'd try and hold steady until "Trump Always Chickens Out"...

Yes. You are correct. Let's try not using the T word and focus on the impact those tariffs will very soon have on e30 owners when they purchase parts.
50% on anything imported from India. 15% on European parts.

"As part of President XXXXXX's strategy to establish balanced trade, the European Union will pay the United States a tariff rate of 15%"

Actually, it is not the EU that will pay that tax, but the US importers, distributors, and finally the US consumers... As is the usually habit, importers will apply the tax as soon as it is legally mandated, and including on the current inventory. Therefore, whatever your distributor has in stock shall not be impacted. But if the parts must be ordered from the US importer, then the price shall be higher from the distributor.

Let us know if you are witnessing a price increase on imported parts from Europe.

After enquiring, but still awaiting for confirmation, all products that already complied to the USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement) shall not be tariffed. Therefore most car parts originating from Canada shall be exempted. I believe my products comply. I am using Canadian steel and aluminum. Parts manufacfuring is Canadian and workers are paid more than $16 an hour ;-)

It might be uglier for US shops though as they will pay 50% taxes on steel and aluminum. Prices of domestically produced steel and aluminum might very well increase too since steel and alu manufacturers are businessmen and there's a great opportunity to make more profit. I expect a certain level of scarcity which might kick prices even higher. Basically, for wanting to push the metallurgy sector, those tariffs might very well hurt the US manufacturers... Most likely the same scenario as when XXXXX tariffed Canadian steel and aluminum in 2018 and withdrew the tariffs after one year when realizing that the tarifs have cost 750,000 direct and indirect jobs...

Lee

[Northern]

I was under the impression that our PM dropping reciprocal tariffs was to try to have trump cancel these coming into effect this weekend.

I got hit with $50 on an FCP order of various european manufactured parts, so I am trying to hold out on any further purchases until things stabilize a bit.

[82eye]

I was under the impression that our PM dropping reciprocal tariffs was to try to have trump cancel these coming into effect this weekend.

I got hit with $50 on an FCP order of various european manufactured parts, so I am trying to hold out on any further purchases until things stabilize a bit.

pelican rushed through an order this wk for me before anything took effect. sent usps and didn't get hit up for any import duties or added tariffs. i'm kicking myself for not adding a couple more things to it.

if you can get it through postal a lot of the charges are being waived. if you have it shipped carrier then you'll get soaked.