Discussions about trade often present a false dichotomy: if exports are good and then imports must be bad. This oversimplified view lends itself to policy prescriptions that encourage exporters and discourage importers. Yet the real world is much more complicated as demonstrated by the types of products imported under GSP. The leading category of G...
Continue readingM S International (MSI) is a leading distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products. Founded in 1975 by a husband and wife team, MSI got its big break in 1981 as the supplier of the black granite for the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. Today, MSI has 20 locations across North America and...
Continue readingThis week 12 more companies signed up for the 2017 GSP Supporter List. The new companies are highlighted on the graphic below. *** Tariffs on GSP imports are scheduled to go up on January 1. By the time that feels “close,” it may be too late to make a difference in Congress. So if you...
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