In January 2017, the GSP program saved American companies $59 million on about $1.5 billion in imports. GSP imports were up by 5 percent – and tariffs savings up by 8 percent – compared to January 2016. In terms of GSP savings, it was the best start to a year since 2013. Some states, such...
Continue readingWith Congress returning to DC and companies beginning to feel the sting of expiration, more and more American organizations are calling for immediate renewal of the GSP program.The map below shows the 20+ companies and associations – based in 16 states – have joined the supporter list since GSP expired, including the seven new additions...
Continue readingThe Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program eliminates U.S. tariffs (i.e., taxes) on certain imports from developing countries. GSP imports in 2011 totaled $18.5 billion and the program saved American companies more than $700 million. GSP saved Arizona companies an estimated $2.3 million in 2011. Arizona companies imported an estimated $53....
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