Opinion: The stalled trade program costing Utah millions

Utah has integrated into the global marketplace and boasts one of the most diverse economies in the U.S. But ineffective trade policies still hold us back, sometimes needlessly, authors say.

The Generalized System of Preference (GSP) is supposed to let manufacturers import freely from developing economies that are friendly to, and strategic for, the United States .

Writers: Utah importers have paid approximately $237 million on GSP-eligible shipments in past three years .