Category: California

Waiting on a $468 Million Tax Day Refund

Written on April 15, 2014 in California

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GSP Expiration Cost American Companies $48 Million in February

Written on April 14, 2014 in California

According to new data released last week, American companies “claimed” GSP for about $1.45 billion worth of imported products in February. Typically, those products would not face import tariffs because of GSP, whereas those same products imported from a non-GSP country like China would face $48.2 million in import taxes. Since Congress...

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Another Valentine’s Day Without GSP

Written on February 14, 2014 in California

When February 14 rolls around every year, very few people think about expired trade programs. But perhaps they should. In particular, Members of Congress should take a moment to realize how allowing programs like GSP to remain expired can increase costs on what should be one of the sweetest days of the year. Don’t get...

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