Harley-Davidson announced 100 layoffs in 2026, affecting 2% of its 5,500-person workforce. The company cited global reduction in force. $29m operating loss in 2025. motorcycle sales down 12%. new ceo targeting $150m in cost cuts. The cuts are part of a broader pattern of workforce reductions across the Manufacturing / Automotive sector in 2026, where companies are restructuring operations in response to changing market conditions, AI adoption, and margin pressure.