[Aces4]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Can't afford it...The production costs are at least twice.

But twice the quality. Buy American.

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by Aces4

But twice the quality. Buy American.

This is completely false. In addition, just because Yamaha is built here (so is Evolution and a number of other carts), it doesn't make them completely American. A quick search shows:

"While Yamaha golf carts are assembled in the U.S., many of their components are sourced from overseas, including China. Specifically, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America assembles them in Georgia, but a significant portion of the parts are imported."

So please stop with the "don't buy from China". Yamaha, Club Car, Evolution, Sirius and others all have assembly plants here in the US. They all import a large majority of parts from overseas. What you are driving now, both for auto and cart (unless it's a Tesla), has a significant amount of content from China and other overseas nations.

Tesla has by far the highest domestic content of any vehicle at 85%.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

The point is, These are foreign corporations.
The profits go out of the country.
a few assembly jobs are nice, but

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

The point is, These are foreign corporations.
The profits go out of the country.
a few assembly jobs are nice, but

If the owner of the company is not your uncle with a loose wallet then what difference does it make where the profits go? I can own stock in Yamaha so I benefit when they are profitable. The workers in those "few assembly jobs" appreciate being able to put food on the table so they don't care where the profits go. Then there are the administrative staff that oversee operation at the factory, the maintenance staff that keep the factory running, the vendors who provide food, the utilities that provide water and electricity, and the local restaurants and businesses who benefit from having paying customers. How are any of those individuals affected or any of those cash flows changed by the address of the corporate headquarters?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I guess all this to do over trade deficits is for nothing.
Thanx!

[Bassdeer]

Originally Posted by PoolBrews

This is completely false. In addition, just because Yamaha is built here (so is Evolution and a number of other carts), it doesn't make them completely American. A quick search shows:

"While Yamaha golf carts are assembled in the U.S., many of their components are sourced from overseas, including China. Specifically, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America assembles them in Georgia, but a significant portion of the parts are imported."

So please stop with the "don't buy from China". Yamaha, Club Car, Evolution, Sirius and others all have assembly plants here in the US. They all import a large majority of parts from overseas. What you are driving now, both for auto and cart (unless it's a Tesla), has a significant amount of content from China and other overseas nations.

Tesla has by far the highest domestic content of any vehicle at 85%.

Amen, when I move to TV next month I could hang with you.

[MorTech]

It would still be worth it to produce abroad even with 25% tariffs. USA assembly is worth it for larger products. Manufacturing is by far cheaper in Mexico/CAFTA/Asia. All cart manufacturers do this...It is the only way to remain competitive.