Based on new August trade data released by the US government, we can finally see the cost of Congress’ inability to renew GSP before July 31…and it’s not pretty. GSP should have eliminated about $56.5 million in taxes on about $1.6 billion in imports in August alone. Instead of having that money on hand to...
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 readingThis morning, the Coalition for GSP released its latest annual report on the history, administration, and usage of the GSP program. In addition to facts already noted here (e.g., GSP imports reached $19.9 billion and saved U.S. companies nearly $750 million in 2012), the report found: California had the highest value of GSP imports ($2.8...
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