{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Tariffs & Prices Exposed: Build-It-Here Debate + Dahon’s Big Business Move | TWR Ep 49","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b6b7df4b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3054,"description":"This week, we cut through the noise on who’s really paying tariffs—you, the brands, or everyone else. We also examine the build-it-here movement—what U.S.-made e-bike brands are doing right now, how feasible domestic manufacturing is, and whether it can shift the cost curve. Wrapping it up: the Dahon stock exchange news, Georgia vs Chinese imports, and what the future of pricing could look like for riders.\nGazelle drops three city e-bikes for fall, Tern updates the Vektron with a stronger Bosch mid-drive, Tannus brings “flat-proof” tech to commuters/MTB—and we wade into the Made-in-USA vs imports debate (with real numbers). Plus DAHON’s big stock move, a new Portland framebuilding school, Jackson Hole’s epic pathway system, viewer Q&A, and this week’s best deals.\nInside this video:\n📊 Tariff breakdown — what’s in effect, what’s pending, and how much of the tariff burden is passed on to consumers\n🛠 U.S. assembly & frame-building updates — featured brands, contractors, and what “Made in USA” really means in practice\n⚖️ Price comparisons — examples of imported vs domestically assembled e-bikes, tradeoffs in quality & cost\n📈 Dahon’ s public listing & expansion plans — new factory, expected production volumes, what it means for folding bike availability & pricing\n✅ Current U.S.-made options — framebuilders, boutique marques, value picks assembled stateside\n🔍 What you can do — tips for buying smart: checking safety certifications (UL, etc.), sourcing replacement parts, and supporting brands investing locally\nWhy this matters to you\nWith tariffs, “Made in USA” isn’t just patriotism—it could be sanity for your wallet, supply chain reliability, parts support, and long-term value. If you’re in the market for an e-bike, knowing who builds it, where parts come from, and how pricing works can save you from surprises.\n• Q&A hot takes:\n– Tariffs & prices: who actually pays?\n– UL 2849/2271 battery safety (Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, etc.)\n– “Build it here” reality check & current...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7GQ6yx_heaZ8i1kYiryNdi2tlCYjNBATnpyd94bBPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDQz/ODg3MTg5ZmMxZjMy/NDZhN2I3Y2RmNzVj/ZDUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}