Giant targeted. Not a good situation...

[DaveMatthews]

Just found this. Looking for more info...

CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

 

[DaveMatthews]

The Giant response...

Giant Group Responds to U.S. CBP Withhold Release Order: Reaffirms Human Rights Commitment and Initiates Petition Process｜Giant Group

Giant Group is an innovative Taiwanese parts and bicycle manufacturer that grew from an OEM to a world-renowned brand.

www.giantgroup-cycling.com

 

[Gionnirocket]

Targeted or caught?
If you read their response it seems they've only recently took action.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Targeted or caught?
If you read their response it seems they've only recently took action.

Not really sure. I don't think I've seen enough info yet to form a proper opinion.

 

[Chargeride]

I would say this is a pandoras box to open.

 

[PedalUma]

Bikes for children, made by children.

 

[Chargeride]

 

[Gionnirocket]

Not really sure. I don't think I've seen enough info yet to form a proper opinion.

I concur... Not much on the specifics by either side.
But Giants response led me to believe that some valid issues did exist but were being addressed.
I don't see the bicycle industry being much different than others producing global products such as the garment

 

[Chazmo]

I concur... Not much on the specifics by either side.

Same here… I’m hesitant to cheer or decry this kind of stuff without specifics. I hope it’s not just political.

As Charge said, this is surely a Pandora’s box… Worldwide economic factors are incredibly difficult to look at completely rationally.

 

[DaveMatthews]

I concur... Not much on the specifics by either side.
But Giants response led me to believe that some valid issues did exist but were being addressed.
I don't see the bicycle industry being much different than others producing global products such as the garment

Or iPhones...

 

[Gionnirocket]

Same here… I’m hesitant to cheer or decry this kind of stuff without specifics. I hope it’s not just political.

As Charge said, this is surely a Pandora’s box… Worldwide economic factors are incredibly difficult to look at completely rationally.

I haven't heard of any political animosity towards Taiwan... actually most all comments are to the contrary. But that or the fact that you like their product shouldn't grant them a get out of jail free card either.
That said announcements and actions without details can only lead to speculation.

 

[PedalUma]

It is all connected. Where do old Icelandic Coast Guard ships end up? Even if they have great worker protections and environmental rules. 11 year old girls are dealing with asbestos.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I wonder who and in what conditions actually makes those scrap metal e-bikes in the mainland China.

 

[PedalUma]

Rohingya are making brand name products in slave conditions.​

 

[Gionnirocket]

Ahhh, the two wrongs defense... The great refuge of the simple.