When it comes to GSP eligibility criteria, imposing higher tariffs without accomplishing any positive changes in GSP country policies is the absolute worst-case scenario. It is also the norm. Due to GSP country terminations of Turkey (May 2019) and India (June 2019) and partial suspensions of Thailand (April 2020, December 2020), American companies...
Continue readingWhile all focus right now is on the need for Congress to renew GSP before December 31, the harm done by Administrative actions to American companies since GSP was last renewed in 2018 cannot be overstated. Since the last Congressional GSP reauthorization, American companies have paid up to $500 million in extra tariffs due to...
Continue readingTR International (TRI) is a chemical distributor based in Seattle, Washington. It employs 20 workers at its Seattle headquarters and 10 more at locations throughout the United States. It supplies imported and domestic chemicals to American manufacturers of paints, coatings, industrial cleaners, personal care products, hand sanitizers, and disinfect...
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