Members, The controversial border adjustment tax (BAT) has been discarded from ongoing tax talks. In a statement released yesterday, the six individuals crafting the top level principles that will guide tax reform this fall announced they will not incl…
Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA) / Gemini Shippers Group applauds U.S. Government Decision to Expand Duty-Free Access for Fashion Accessories from All GSP Countries
President Trump today issued a proclamation extending duty-free treatment to all imported fashion accessories (including luggage, handbags, backpacks, tote bags, and most other items covered under HTS Heading 4202) from all eligible countries (includin…
Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) Update
On May 24th the House Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing regarding the pros and cons of a Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of corporate tax reform, focusing on the impacts it could have on the economy, U.S. companies, and U.S. consumers. Transcripts of opening comments by Chairman…
National Maritime Day
Each year on May 22 our country celebrates National Maritime Day. The United States has always been and will always be a great maritime nation. From our origins as 13 British colonies, through every period of peace and conflict since, the Merchant Marine has been a pillar in this country’s…
As Opposition to Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) Starts to Have Impact, FASA/Gemini Needs You to Step Up
Thanks to the ongoing lobbying and public relations campaign by FASA/Gemini and many others, including a great “infomercial” before last week’s Saturday Night Live show, opposition is starting to build among members of Congress and elsewhere to the proposed Border Adjustment Tax (BAT). We need you to step up and…
FASA/Gemini Joins One Quarter of American Economy Tells Congress to Stop the Border Adjustment Tax (BAT)
FASA/Gemini Joins One Quarter of American Economy Tells Congress to Stop the Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) On February 28, the Americans for Affordable Products (AAP) coalition sent a letter to the Congressional leadership, expressing opposition to the House Republican plan for a border adjustment tax (BAT) as part of a larger proposed…
Shuster Statement on the Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation
For Immediate Release: January 31, 2017 Washington, DC – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Elaine Chao as the Nation’s next Secretary of Transportation: “I congratulate Elaine Chao on her confirmation as the next Secretary of the United…
Op-Ed: Decoding Tax Reform and the Border Adjustability Dynamic
by Steve Lamar Posted on January 20, 2017 in Perspectives, Trade They tell us that three things are inevitable in life: death, taxes and change. This year, if the political pundits are right, we can add a fourth certainty: tax reform. Updating the U.S. tax system—which has been characterized as…
First Hearing of the 115th Congress to Explore What is Needed to Build a 21st Century Infrastructure for America Influential Leaders in Business and Labor to Testify
First Hearing of the 115th Congress to Explore What is Needed to Build a 21st Century Infrastructure for America Influential Leaders in Business and Labor to Testify Washington, DC – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) will lead the Committee’s first hearing of the new Congress next week…
Shuster Statement on President Trump’s Actions to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2017 Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement today after President Trump signed executive orders to streamline the review of critical infrastructure projects, and to move forward with the Keystone and Dakota Access…