Category Archives: Delaware

GSP Saved American Companies $59 Million in September 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

In September, the GSP program saved American companies $59 million on about $1.5 billion in imports. While the value of GSP imports decreased by about 5 percent, the tariff savings only decreased by 0.3 percent compared to September 2015. Overall, … Continue reading →

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GSP Imports Help American Manufacturers Compete

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

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

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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American Manufacturers Face Higher Costs Because of Continued GSP Expiration

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

Like the jobs debate, many people assume that if exports are goods for US manufacturers, imports must be bad. When it comes to GSP, nothing could further from the truth. Raw materials, components, and parts have accounted for more than … Continue reading →

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GSP Expiration Cost American Companies $48 Million in February

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

According to new data released last week, American companies “claimed” GSP for about $1.45 billion worth of imported products in February. Typically, those products would not face import tariffs because of GSP, whereas those same products imported from a non-GSP … Continue reading →

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Another Valentine’s Day Without GSP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

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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Top States Impacted by the First Two Months of GSP Expiration

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

As noted yesterday, GSP expiration cost American companies more than $56 million in September alone, and more than $110 million through the first two months. Not surprisingly, big states pay the most, but companies in all states are stuck paying … Continue reading →

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NRF Letter Urges GSP Renewal – Plus More Supporters!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

On Friday, the National Retail Federation sent a letter to every Member of Congress urging support for immediate Congressional consideration and passage. The letter stated that GSP is “critical to American employers and families that this important trade program is … Continue reading →

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20 More Orgs Join GSP Supporter List

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

On Monday, we sent a letter signed by 234 American companies and associations urging renewal of GSP before July 31. Of course, as soon as the letter was finalized and sent, we started receiving emails from all sorts of new … Continue reading →

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GSP and Delaware: Fast Facts

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

The 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 Delaware companies an … Continue reading →

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