Archive for: April 2011

GSP Expiration Adds to US Manufacturing Woes

Written on April 27, 2011 in GSP

Given the name/purpose of this site, we focus primarily on the direct impacts of GSP renewal.  What we probably don’t focus on enough is how GSP duties pile on to a host of other challenges American companies currently face.  Yesterday, we noted that Besa Lighting in Blacklick, Ohio (near Columbus) added its name to the...

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GSP Supporter List by CD

Written on April 26, 2011 in GSP

We updated the GSP Supporter List by CD to reflect the companies added over the last week. (Note: updated again on 5/3.) Currently, the list shows only headquarters locations, so the geographical “footprint” of the companies is actually much greater.  We’re going to post an expanded list with as many non-HQ locations as possi...

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Congress “at Home” This Week – Make Sure to Talk to Them

Written on April 25, 2011 in GSP

Congress is out of DC for one more week for the Easter/Passover recess, meaning most Reps will be holding events in the home districts/states before returning next week.  This is a great chance to meet your reps in person and tell them about the difficulties you’re experiencing because of GSP expiration. There’s no comprehensive si...

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