Written on February 10, 2017 in
Brazil
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...
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Written on January 13, 2016 in
Alabama
GSP 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...
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Based 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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