Tag Archives: Congress

Small Business Paid $250,000 in INTEREST on Bank Loans to Stay Afloat During GSP Expiration

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Dan Anthony

Last week, we profiled two companies (Summit Specialty International in Georgia and Sophia Foods in New York) that have bounced bounced strongly since Congress renewed GSP. Despite difficulties faced during the GSP lapse, both have more workers – and provide … 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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Snowball Effects of GSP Expiration

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Dan Anthony

It’s a snowy day in Washington. The Federal Government is closed. The House and Senate both agreed to wrap up work early and flee DC before the snow hit (the House won’t return until March 16). So it seems appropriate … Continue reading →

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Welcome, 114th Congress! Now Please Renew GSP.

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Dan Anthony

On a snowy day in DC, the 114th Congress was officially sworn in today. After a year-and-a-half of inaction on the expired GSP program, the new Congress couldn’t get here soon enough. The House alone has nearly 60 new members … Continue reading →

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How GSP Supports American Jobs

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Dan Anthony

May is World Trade Month. For most people, that means a chance to talk up the benefits of exports for American jobs. Yet for many American companies – and users of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program in … Continue reading →

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NRF Letter Urges GSP Renewal – Plus More Supporters!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Dan Anthony

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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A-GSPC Ambassadors Urge Congress to Renew GSP

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dan Anthony

Earlier this week, our friends at the Alliance for GSP Countries (A-GSPC) sent a letter to congressional leaders signed by the Ambassadors from Algeria, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Fiji, Georgia, Indonesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and Yemen.  … Continue reading →

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