GSP saved American companies $66 million in June, about $39 million less than in May and $15 million less (-18%) from June 2018. The June declines reflect the first full month without GSP eligibility for imports from Turkey and first (mostly) full month without GSP for India. In the first six months of 2019, GSP...
Continue readingGSP saved American companies over $1.03 billion in 2018, smashing the previous high of $894 million set in 2017. GSP benefited companies in every state – and GSP savings exceeding $1 million for 41 states plus Puerto Rico. The map below shows the overall value of 2018 GSP imports (in blue) and tax savings (in...
Continue readingLast night, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation terminating GSP for Turkey. The decision took effect immediately (May 17), following the March 4 notification of intent to terminate after at least 60 days. That 60-day minimum period ends on May 4. “We know who this will hurt – small but growing American businesses that dep...
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