Tag Archives: Generalized System of Preferences

Sandler Trade LLC and the Royal Thai Embassy’s Commercial Office Launch GSP Beneficiary Countries Advocacy for Prompt GSP Renewal – The Clock is Ticking!

Washington, D.C. – On April 17th, the Royal Thai embassy hosted an organizational session for a newly formed Alliance of GSP Countries (A-GSPC). The meeting was facilitated by Sandler Trade LLC and enthusiastically received by over twenty participating GSP beneficiary … Continue reading

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Sandler Trade LLC reaches out to Nigerian exporters

The difference between airport services at Dulles International Airport and Port-Harcourt International Airport was not hard to miss as I arrived at the airport in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. From the wave of heat that hit me in the face when I … Continue reading

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The Latest Projects at Sandler Trade LLC – Making International Trade Really Happen!

What’s new “by us”? We don’t let the grass grow under our feet, as they say. Here are a few of our trade-expansion projects that may pique your interest. We welcome your thoughts or questions! Please email Marideth Sandler at … Continue reading

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Dreaming of your Tariff Refunds when GSP is reinstated?

A quick update on recent good news on U.S. imports from emerging markets: 1. Congress reauthorized through July 2013 the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. This means that eligible exports from 129 developing countries will begin to enter the U.S. duty-free. 2. Congress … Continue reading

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“This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard…”

“I’ve heard a lot of presentations but this is the best explanation I’ve ever heard that tells me how trade issues are decided within the Executive Branch. I finally understand it.” – James Wilkinson, Executive Director, at the Washington International Trade … Continue reading

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House Passes GSP as GSP-Eligible Imports Continue to Decline

U.S. imports eligible for GSP from January through July 2011  continue to drop. For all GSP-eligible items from the 129 GSP countries, imports are down 20.1 percent as compared to the same period last year. This, again, is in stark … Continue reading

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House of Representatives to consider GSP renewal on Wed, Sept 7!

We are starting the Labor Day weekend with very good news. The House will move swiftly when it returns next week to consider renewal of GSP through July 31, 2013 (HR 2832) . The bill is sponsored by House Ways … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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