Blumenauer: GSP, MTB renewal prospects uncertain due to political issues

The renewal of two key trade programs could be in jeopardy due to unrelated political considerations such as a bruising Supreme Court nomination fight and “how raw feelings are” in the aftermath of the election, according to House Ways & Means trade subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). During a webinar hosted by the Washington International Trade Association this week, Blumenauer was asked about the prospects for renewing the Generalized System of Preferences and the current Miscellaneous Tariff Bill -- both...