In June 2017, the GSP program saved American companies $71 million on about $1.8 billion in imports. June marked the first time that monthly GSP savings exceeded $70 million in consecutive months since September-October 2008. (GSP saved American companies $72 million May). GSP imports were up by 15 percent – and tariffs savings were up...
Continue readingIn the first quarter of 2017, GSP saved American companies $173 million in eliminated tariffs. Year-to-date savings crossed the $1 million threshold for 6 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nevada. In total, GSP savings through March exceeded $1 million for 28 states plus Puerto Rico. The map below shows the ove...
Continue readingIn February 2017, the GSP program saved American companies $53 million on about $1.4 billion in imports. GSP imports were down by 3 percent – and tariffs savings down by 2 percent – compared to February 2016. (Though it should be noted that 2016 had one extra day because of the leap year.). Despite the...
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