Written on May 19, 2011 in
GSP
That’s the takeaway from an article in today’s Roll Call about sleeping bags and GSP renewal. The article notes that Senator Sessions is content to block GSP renewal because “he believes he’s on the side of fairness.” Do you think it’s “fair” that companies throughout the United States are being...
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That question was asked by a respondent to our GSP Expiration Poll.* Unfortunately, the question is not simply rhetorical. The Connecticut-based company has less than 25 employees, but its tariff payments have increased by $45,000 to $70,000 per month since GSP expired. According to the company: “We have had to slash o...
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Written on May 13, 2011 in
GSP
More than 50 companies have responded to our GSP expiration poll. We’re particularly grateful for the responses that provide the context in which companies are dealing with GSP expiration and the new tariff costs. If you don’t think Congress needs to pass an immediate, retroactive, and long-term renewal of GSP, try reading t...
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