Woombikes USA in Austin, Texas is among the many companies harmed by GSP expiration. According to Woombikes’ response to our new survey on GSP and inflation, the company has paid over $1.9 million in extra tariffs due to GSP expiration on children’s bikes, spare parts, and accessories. Children’s bikes face 11% tariffs without GSP...
Continue readingBased on an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data released last week, American companies paid at least $1.05 billion in extra tariffs on $18.7 billion in imports due to GSP expiration last year. Here are some of the highlights (or really, lowlights): Top 5 states by tariffs paid due to expiration: California ($287 million),...
Continue readingLast year we wrote about how roses were recently added to GSP – but expiration means more expensive roses for Valentine’s Day. Not surprisingly, imports of roses spike in January and February in preparation for the Valentine’s holiday. As Scott Lincicome tweeted: “Congress literally raised taxes on love. Happy valentine&rsqu...
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