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GSP Saved American Companies $62 Million in May 2016

In May, the GSP program saved American companies $62 million on about $1.6 billion in imports. The GSP program saved U.S. companies $292 million in the first five months of 2016. Overall, the value of GSP imports and tariff savings … Continue reading

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GSP Expiration Cost Importers Another $41 Million in February 2015

Based on data released last week, continued GSP expiration cost American importers another $41 million in February 2015. Despite a significant drop from typical monthly levels (likely on account of the West Coast Port slowdown), it was the most expensive … Continue reading

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GSP Expiration Cost American Companies $56 Million in August 2013

Based on new August trade data released by the US government, we can finally see the cost of Congress’ inability to renew GSP before July 31…and it’s not pretty. GSP should have eliminated about $56.5 million in taxes on about … Continue reading

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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

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2012 GSP Imports and Savings By State

Which states benefit from duty-free imports under GSP?  According to our latest research, all of them! It’s no surprise that big states like California and Texas saved tens of millions of dollars annually because of GSP, but it’s important for … Continue reading

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Coalition for GSP Releases Annual GSP Report

This morning, the Coalition for GSP released its latest annual report on the history, administration, and usage of the GSP program.  In addition to facts already noted here (e.g., GSP imports reached $19.9 billion and saved U.S. companies nearly $750 … Continue reading

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GSP and Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island companies … Continue reading

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