Written on March 9, 2022 in
USA
Based on an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data, expiration of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program cost American companies at least $1.15 billion, including another $99 million in January 2022. Those figures are the absolute minimum: companies have paid over $200 million in tariffs on potentially GSP-eligible tariffs that didn&r...
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Written on February 18, 2022 in
Alaska
Based on an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data released last week, American companies paid at least $1.05 billion in extra tariffs on $18.7 billion in imports due to GSP expiration last year. Here are some of the highlights (or really, lowlights): Top 5 states by tariffs paid due to expiration: California ($287 million),...
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Written on January 28, 2022 in
USA
As the House and Senate try to move ahead on a China competition package, including GSP renewal, we expect a lot of questions on constituent impacts of expiration (or possible changes). Please take a moment to answer the survey below to ensure we can provide the best possible information to them. More details is better...
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