Written on June 27, 2017 in
Alabama
Yesterday, Indian Prime Minister Narendi Modi met with President Donald Trump at the White House. Following those meetings, the two leaders committed to “intensify their economic cooperation to make their nations stronger and their citizens more prosperous,” including a specific commitment to “removing obstacles to growth and jobs...
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Written on June 14, 2017 in
Alabama
In April 2017, the GSP program saved American companies $66 million on about $1.7 billion in imports. GSP imports were up by 8 percent – and tariffs savings were up by 11 percent – compared to April 2016. Some states such as Kentucky and Virginia saw much larger increases in GSP imports and savings compared...
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In the first quarter of 2017, GSP saved American companies $173 million in eliminated tariffs. Year-to-date savings crossed the $1 million threshold for 6 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nevada. In total, GSP savings through March exceeded $1 million for 28 states plus Puerto Rico. The map below shows the ove...
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