Trade Group Criticizes Removal of Turkey From GSP
The Coalition for GSP criticized Turkey’s removal from the Generalized System of Preferences program in a statement following the White House's May 16 announcement, saying the move will impose “tens of million of dollars in taxes annually.” President Donald Trump…
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said Turkey no longer qualifies as a developing country, which means Turkey will also be subject to Section 201 safeguards on solar cells and washing machines. The removal of Turkey from GSP takes effect May 17. In a separate proclamation, the White House announced that the 50 percent Section 232 tariff on Turkish steel in place since August will return to 25 percent on May 21