Written on April 30, 2019 in
Alabama
GSP terminations for India and Turkey could take effect as soon as Saturday, May 4. Nothing happens automatically – a Presidential Proclamation setting an implementation date must be issued – after May 4 any such proclamation can take effect immediately. Kicking India and Turkey out would cost American companies over $300 million annual...
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Written on December 7, 2018 in
India
GSP saved American companies a record $105 million in October 2018. The savings exceeded the previous 10-year high – set just two months earlier – by $12 million (13%). GSP savings are on track to exceed $1 billion in 2018, likely for the first time in GSP’s 40-plus year history. As recently as 2015, GSP...
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Written on August 30, 2018 in
Brazil
GSP saved American companies $894 million in 2017, an increase of nearly $30 million from past estimates. The new estimates are based on revisions and updates from the U.S. Census Bureau published in June and August, and details on some of the increases are below. Even before upward revisions, U.S. companies’ tax benefits from GSP...
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