In the last month before GSP expired on December 31, it saved American companies $79 million on about $1.8 billion in imports. GSP imports were up by 17 percent – and tariffs savings were up by 29 percent – compared to December 2016. Total 2017 savings from GSP increased at least $136 million over 2016....
Continue readingGSP saved American companies $865 million in eliminated taxes. That is about $136 million, or nearly $13 million per month, more than 2016. Savings for July-October also don’t reflect program changes adding benefits for travel goods that could add another $5-10 million per month once data are revised. GSP savings exceeded $1 million for 41...
Continue readingGSP expired on December 31, but new data available show GSP imports continued to climb toward the end of last year. In November, GSP saved American companies $84 million on about $2.0 billion in imports – once again exceeding any single month all the way back to October 2006. GSP imports were up by 14...
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