In the last month before GSP expired on December 31, it saved American companies $79 million on about $1.8 billion in imports. GSP imports were up by 17 percent – and tariffs savings were up by 29 percent – compared to December 2016. Total 2017 savings from GSP increased at least $136 million over 2016....
Continue readingAlong with the launch of the new site, the Coalition for GSP released updated reports for on why GSP matters for all 50 states (available here). For each state, the reports highlight: total GSP imports, tariffs savings, and average tariffs waived on account of GSP in 2016; companies importing GSP-eligible products; top GSP imports by...
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 Idaho companies an estimated $103,000 in 2011. Idaho companies imported an estimated $4.4 million...
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