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...
Continue readingChicago-based Golden Country imports over 4,000 different food products from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. GSP has allowed Golden Country to continue serving the tremendous growth in demand for international food products while keeping costs low. When GSP expired in 2013, Golden Country raised prices to reflect the new tariffs and saw sales drop...
Continue readingIn the 4 months of 2017, GSP saved American companies $256 million in eliminated tariffs. Year-to-date savings crossed the $1 million threshold for 4 states, including Colorado, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Oregon. In total, GSP savings through April exceeded $1 million for 32 states plus Puerto Rico. The map below shows the overall value of...
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