Category Archives: Growing exports from developing countries

Ms. Sandler has worked directly in more than 65 developing countries with federal and regional governments, companies, sector associations, chambers of commerce, artisans, microfinance institutions, and women-owned enterprises to increase their exports in a sustainable manner. Her assistance has ranged from identifying the most marketable products and recommended target companies for those products in new markets – to helping explain to producers customs, consumer safety, and agricultural import regulations. As a result of Ms. Sandler’s analytical and outreach efforts, tangible export increases have occurred from countries in which she has been involved.

GSP Progress Stalls: Hearing Cancelled; Three Amendments could affect GSP

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Marideth

The Republicans boycotted the Senate Finance Hearing that was to begin at 3p today.  Rules require that at least one Republican attend – and none did. That forces any and all action on GSP renewal and other aspects of the trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Duty-free preferences, Growing exports from developing countries, International Trade | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

No GSP: World’s Poorest Countries Losing Hard-Won Market Share while U.S. Importers Paying $1.8 Million Daily in Reimposed Duties

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Marideth

Coalition of GSP Countries Letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid Since January 1 of this year, U.S. imports from 131 countries – 1.3 billion people – are no longer entering the U.S. market duty-free.  All imports into the U.S. are … Continue reading →

Posted in Duty-free preferences, Growing exports from developing countries, International Trade | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments