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Forest River CEO Discusses Tariffs, Inflation, and Company Growth with Warren Buffett

CNBC TelevisionMay 7, 20252 min37,903 views
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Forest River's Premium RVs

  • 🚐 The company showcased its top-of-the-line diesel pusher, the Berkshire XLT, and the Riverstone fifth wheel, its premier towable product.
  • 💰 The most expensive RV, retailing around $650,000, has seen a price increase from approximately $500,000 due to inflation and tariffs.

Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain

  • 📈 Tariffs primarily affect the cost of raw materials for Forest River's products.
  • 🌍 The company is navigating supply chain reconfigurations, describing it as a
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Forest RiverWarren BuffettGreg AbelBerkshire HathawayRV IndustryTariffsInflationSupply ChainManufacturingAmerican ManufacturingElkhart Indiana
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