Surprisingly, it is very hard to know who benefits from GSP tariff savings, since the US government does not publish that information from the import records. Some people call us up and tell us their story. We read about other companies in official submissions when the government (typically the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative).....
Continue readingLithium 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...
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