Thanks to our friends at AFIF, here is a summary of the upcoming expiration of the ATPDEA and the possible delay of extension of the GSP. There has been some information on this but we want to make sure everyone is fully informed. The Association of Floral Importers of Florida (AFIF) is providing the following information:
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The ATPDEA covered all floral products from Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Colombia and Peru implemented Free Trade Agreements so this leaves Ecuador alone under the ATPDEA and it expires on July 31, 2013. Part of the agreement under the ATPDEA is for the covered countries to negotiate with the US long term trade agreements. Ecuador has not done this so it is unlikely that it will be renewed.
- GSP is a trade preference agreement that also covers floral products from Ecuador but has had the umbrella of the ATPDEA since 1991 so it hasn’t been important to know what products are covered under GSP until now. GSP is set to expire on July 31, 2013. Roses (all types) are not covered under GSP.
To read the rest of the story, please go to: Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association
