Lithium carbonates are one of the primary raw materials needed to manufacture next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in electric and hybrid-electric cars. Light-weight but power-dense, Li-ion batteries store more energy than regular batteries and allow electric and hybrid cars to go further between charges. As noted in this recen...
Continue readingIt’s been more than 8 years since GSP last expired. Why this year? GSP renewal frequently waits until (literally) the end of the legislative session, but Congress has been successful at striking a last minute deal to ensure continued benefits, as it did in 2006, 2008, and 2009. What happened this year? In summary, one...
Continue readingThe other day, I received a call out of the blue. The person on the other end of the line had heard from their customs broker that prices were going up because GSP expired. They did some google searches and came across my number. We chatted for a bit and I learned that the company,...
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