The longer GSP remains expired, the more permanent the damage. While Congress seems to view “retroactive” legislation as good enough, companies – especially small businesses – don’t have the same luxury. Instead, they face very real and action-forcing deadlines that can be as simple as a lease renewal. The “tempo...
Continue readingIn 2019, GSP saved American companies $1.035 billion in eliminated tariffs, including $24 million on Covid-related products. The graphic below highlights the variety of products imported under GSP last year. In a major shift from 2018, consumer goods were the largest category of GSP imports by both value ($6.6 billion) and savings ($512 million). C...
Continue readingEarlier this week we heard from Custom Direct, Inc., yet another supporter list company urging Congress to pass a swift, retroactive GSP renewal. (Use these links to see the full list or add your organization.) Based in Plano, Texas, Custom Direct is a US supplier of luggage, bags and cases with 10 employees. The company works...
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