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GSP Saved American Companies $58 Million in July 2016

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Dan Anthony

In July, the GSP program saved American companies $58 million on about $1.5 billion in imports. GSP saved U.S. companies $410 million in the first seven months of 2016. In the one year since renewal, GSP saved American companies about … Continue reading →

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GSP Importers Go Above and Beyond to Promote Global Development

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dan Anthony

While we generally focus on the benefits to U.S. companies of the GSP program, it is important to remember that sourcing from GSP countries has a positive impact on the lives of workers and their families in developing countries. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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GSP Imports Help American Manufacturers Compete

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Dan Anthony

Discussions about trade often present a false dichotomy: if exports are good and then imports must be bad. This oversimplified view lends itself to policy prescriptions that encourage exporters and discourage importers, yet the real world is much more complicated. … Continue reading →

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GSP and the April 26 Primary States

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Dan Anthony

Today is yet another big day in the 2016 presidential primaries as voters head to the polls in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. With all of the anti-trade rhetoric in the campaign, it is important to recognize how … Continue reading →

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What Could They Have Accomplished if GSP Had Been Renewed?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Dan Anthony

One of our Coalition members has been racking up accolades recently: 2013 INC 5000 member 2013 state “manufacturer of the year” nominee 2014 INC 5000 member (albeit a much lower rank) 2014 county chamber “small business of the year” winner … Continue reading →

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Companies in 278 Congressional Districts Now Calling on Congress to Renew GSP

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Dan Anthony

Yesterday, we added three new companies to the GSP supporter list: Aapico Forging in Stamford, Connecticut, Mutual Wheel Company in Moline, Illinois, and Alum-Tech Corp. in West Melbourne, Florida. Aapico Forging was the 8th company company headquartered in Connecticut’s 4th … Continue reading →

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One Day of GSP Expiration – Who Paid the Price on July 17?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Dan Anthony

We frequently note that each day of GSP expiration costs American importers nearly $2 million in additional taxes. We also highlight the diverse GSP importers that are on the supporter list. But we don’t know how many other GSP importers … Continue reading →

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Who Wants Congress to Renew GSP?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Dan Anthony

Today we added the 572nd organization to the GSP supporter list. The number 572 doesn’t have any special significance (although it is one of these), but we thought it was a good time to highlight those calling on Congress to … Continue reading →

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American Families Love The Taste of GSP Savings

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Dan Anthony

Think products that are imported into the United States free of tariffs (taxes) under the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program don’t matter to you? Think again. Previously, we’ve shown some of the products found around the house that … Continue reading →

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Another Valentine’s Day Without GSP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Dan Anthony

When February 14 rolls around every year, very few people think about expired trade programs. But perhaps they should. In particular, Members of Congress should take a moment to realize how allowing programs like GSP to remain expired can increase … Continue reading →

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