Archive for: September 2011

Senate Votes on GSP Expected Today – Email Your Senators!

Written on September 22, 2011 in GSP

The Senate expects to vote on the overall GSP/TAA bill later today.  Failure of either the TAA amendment or the overall package – or the success other amendments – threatens not only GSP, but the larger trade agenda this fall. We’ve updated our Email Your Senators page to urge support for today’s votes.  If you...

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Senate Debates….GSP Supporter List Grows

Written on September 21, 2011 in Argentina

The Senate is in its 3rd day of debate on amendments to the GSP/TAA bill.  Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) keeps saying that he hopes we’re “heading into the home stretch,” but it is unclear when final votes will take place. While the Senators continue to talk, more American companies continue to join our efforts.  Since...

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GSP Has NOT Been Renewed Yet

Written on September 21, 2011 in GSP

We received a call from a customs broker this morning alerting us to (false) information they had received about GSP being renewed effective October 1st.  This is not true – the Senate continues to debate the GSP/TAA bill.  Below is an image of the message forwarded by the customs broker – if you see similar...

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