Written on July 30, 2014 in
GSP
Last week we wrote (here and here) about what companies were telling congressional offices about the need to renew GSP. We’ve been copied on many more emails since, so below are some more examples of what companies are saying. After Friday, Congress will adjourn for 5 full weeks, so if you haven’t done so already...
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Written on July 29, 2014 in
GSP
Today is the last “Tariff Tuesday” before Congress takes a 5-week recess. In fact, starting next week Congress will only be in DC to legislate for 3 of the next 15 weeks. So we need as many contacts as possible to let them know how important it is – whatever issues might stand in the...
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Written on July 25, 2014 in
GSP
With the addition last night of several companies in Michigan, New York, and Tennessee, there are now 600 American companies and associations calling on Congress to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Swift legislative action is more important than ever: after August 1 the Congress is likely to be in session for just...
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