Last week, the House passed GSP renewal legislation by a vote of 400-2. Though Senate procedural rules make a stand-alone vote in the Senate unlikely, the expected result would be similar. (The last Senate vote was 97-1.) Despite overwhelming support in the House and Senate – and Administration support for a 3-year renewal – American...
Continue readingLast week, the House overwhelming approved GSP renewal legislation (HR 4979) but a vote of 400-2. The statements in support of GSP renewal were as strong as the final vote. Several Members highlighted how GSP savings can help companies lower costs, hire workers, and invest in their businesses and employees: Ways and Means Chairman Kevin...
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...
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