Based on an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data released last week, American companies paid at least $1.05 billion in extra tariffs on $18.7 billion in imports due to GSP expiration last year. Here are some of the highlights (or really, lowlights): Top 5 states by tariffs paid due to expiration: California ($287 million),...
Continue readingHiblow is a distributor of linear diaphragm pumps based in Saline, Michigan. It employs 6 workers, including a new warehouse manager position created in 2020. Hiblow sells pumps imported under GSP to three major markets: medical pumps to U.S. medical device manufacturers (therapy devices, hospital beds, incubators); pumps for onsite wastewater trea...
Continue readingWhile all focus right now is on the need for Congress to renew GSP before December 31, the harm done by Administrative actions to American companies since GSP was last renewed in 2018 cannot be overstated. Since the last Congressional GSP reauthorization, American companies have paid up to $500 million in extra tariffs due to...
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