According to new data released this week, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program saved American companies nearly $730 million on $18.7 billion in imports in 2016. That’s a savings increase of about 10 percent over 2015. The infographic below highlights some other key facts and figures about the GSP program for 2016. We’ll b...
Continue readingGSP renewal appears to be having a very positive impact on American companies – and their sourcing from GSP countries. Based on data released last week, American importers saved $57 million in November 2015 as a result of the program’s reinstatement in late July 2015. In total, GSP saved American companies $230 million between Augu...
Continue readingBased on data released this week, continued GSP expiration cost American importers another $60 million in April 2015. At nearly $2 million a day in higher taxes, GSP expiration’s estimated cost through today (June 5) is about $1.23 BILLION paid by American companies. Since the Senate approved GSP legislation by a vote of 97-1, American...
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