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Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS via NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Source: Senate LDA
Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS via NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate. H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation. S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB. NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE