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Category Archives: Washington
One Day of GSP Expiration – Who Paid the Price on July 17?
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
Posted in Brazil, California, Cambodia, Colorado, Connecticut, Ecuador, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, India, Indiana, Indonesia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pakistan, Philippines, South Carolina, Sri Lanka, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Virginia, Washington
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Who Wants Congress to Renew GSP?
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
Posted in Afghanistan, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, India, Indonesia, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Thailand, Washington, Zambia
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GSP in 2013: Companies Should’ve Saved…Could’ve Hired?
According to new data released last week, American companies imported $18.5 billion worth of GSP-eligible products in 2013. GSP should have reduced taxes on those companies by nearly $700 million. Instead, companies had to pay about $280 million in higher … Continue reading
7 New Organizations Call on Congress to Renew GSP
With 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, GSP, GSP Supporter List, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
Tagged Arizona, AZ, CA, California, Connecticut, CT, FL, Florida, GA, Georgia, GSP, gsp expiration, GSP supporter list, IL, Illinois, Maryland, MD, Missouri, MO, NC, New Jersey, New York, NJ, North Carolina, NY, OH, Ohio, Rhode Island, RI, SC, South Carolina, Texas, TX, WA, Washington
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NRF Letter Urges GSP Renewal – Plus More Supporters!
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
Posted in California, Delaware, Georgia, GSP, GSP Supporter List, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
Tagged California, Congress, Delaware, Georgia, GSP, letter, NRF, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
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More Companies Call on Congress to Renew GSP
This morning, we added our newest company to the GSP Supporter List: Ferndale, Washington-based Kona Bicycle Company. Located in 1st Congressional District, the 27-employee company imports from Cambodia under GSP. Kona isn’t the only new company calling on Congress to … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Cambodia, Connecticut, Georgia, GSP, GSP Supporter List, Illinois, India, Indonesia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
Tagged brazil, Cambodia, Connecticut, CT-1, CT-3, GA-13, Georgia, GSP supporter list, IL-10, Illinois, India, Indonesia, Minnesota, MN-6, NC-11, New Jersey, New York, NJ-12, North Carolina, NY-20, NY-27, OH-9, Ohio, Tennessee, TN-1, VA-9, Virginia, WA-1, Washington, West Virginia, WV-3
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GSP and Washington: Fast Facts
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 Washington companies an … Continue reading
Posted in GSP, State Reports, Thailand, Washington
Tagged GSP, GSP supporter list, oil, Thailand, WA, Washington
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If Only Congress Wood Renew GSP
JELD-WEN began making wooden doors and windows in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1960. From humble beginnings with just one mill and 15 employees, JELD-WEN has become one of the largest employers in Klamath County and one of the most admired … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Brazil, Indonesia, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Some Presidents Day History from the Coalition for GSP…
…and Wikipedia. Apparently, Congress first created a holiday for government offices in Washington, DC in honor of George Washington in 1880. Five years later, the holiday was expanded to cover all federal workers, and for the next 85 years government … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pakistan, Thailand, Washington
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