The U.S. Government released the trade data for January 2011 today, so this is the first time we’ve been able to see the actual costs of GSP expiration. The number isn’t pretty: $54.4 million in tariffs paid on about $1.5 billion worth of (previously) GSP-eligible products. How does this affect American companies, or as we.....
Continue readingUPDATE: The GSP Supporter List will “go live” once we reach 100 company/association signatures. To add your name to the “GSP Supporter List,” send us an email with your with company name and location. The more details you can provide, the better we can use the info in our efforts to renew GSP as quickly...
Continue readingTestifying before the Senate Finance Committee this morning, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk once again called on the Congress to renew the GSP program. As part of his opening remarks, Kirk said that GSP “merits renewal for the longest period possible” (paraphrased). Kirk gave similarly testimony before the House Ways and Means...
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