Written on October 4, 2011 in
GSP
Yesterday, we noted that the stage is set for final House consideration of the GSP bill. Timing for the final vote is unclear at the moment, but companies can use our Email Your Representatives page to urge support for this bill. In addition, we’re looking for 1-2 sentences from companies on why Congress should renew...
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Written on October 3, 2011 in
GSP
This afternoon, the White House formally submitted the pending FTAs with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. This sets the stage for consideration of the GSP/TAA legislation passed by the Senate “in tandem” with the FTAs. No formal date announced for House votes, but good news for GSP importers everywhere.
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Written on September 29, 2011 in
GSP
Following passage by the Senate of the GSP/TAA bill last week, it now returns to the House for final passage. There have not been any public announcements about when the House may take up the GSP/TAA bill, but we’re preparing for (hopefully) the final push to get GSP renewed. As we noted after the first...
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