diff --git a/git_auth.py b/git_auth.py
index 4643a5bdb..6585e80c0 100644
--- a/git_auth.py
+++ b/git_auth.py
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@ import newauth
 import scm
 
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
-  import git_cl
+    # Causes import cycle if imported normally
+    import git_cl
 
 
 class ConfigMode(enum.Enum):