With the markets in turmoil as President Trump waged his tariffs across the board, putting Harley in the crosshairs of European lawmakers, the news came out that the CEO, Jochen Zeitz, plans to retire this year.

Zeitz will stay on with Harley until the board of directors finds his replacement. He had expressed interest in retiring in 2025.

Harley-Davidson's Jochen Zeitz is planning to retire as CEO after five years in the role, the motorcycle maker said on Tuesday.