{"id":33305,"date":"2025-09-23T14:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=33305"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:58:52","slug":"agta-engages-us-policymakers-for-gemstone-tariff-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/agta-engages-us-policymakers-for-gemstone-tariff-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"AGTA Engages US Policymakers for Gemstone Tariff Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In response to President Trump\u2019s 5<sup>th<\/sup> September Executive Order, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) President Bruce Bridges and CEO John W. Ford Sr. visited Washington, D.C. during the week of 15<sup>th<\/sup> September to engage directly with policymakers on import tariffs affecting gemstones.<\/p>\n<p>During their trip, Bridges and Ford held meetings with Cabinet agencies, the White House, and trade officials at the US Trade Representative\u2019s Office, as well as with U.S. Senators and House members, including Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Representatives Darrell Issa, David Rouzer, Ronny Jackson, Mike Bost, and Randy Weber.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Order allows for the possibility of zero reciprocal tariffs on products \u201cthat cannot be grown, mined, or naturally produced in the United States,\u201d and Annex III specifically includes gemstones under Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners (PTAAP).<\/p>\n<p>AGTA\u2019s delegation expressed appreciation for the inclusion of gemstones while seeking clarity on implementation. Officials confirmed that reciprocal trade and security agreements must be negotiated with individual trading partners before tariff reductions can take effect. US trade negotiators also welcomed AGTA\u2019s offer to engage source countries directly to support active trade discussions.<\/p>\n<p>AGTA said it remains committed to representing the interests of its members and will continue to monitor developments closely with both the Administration and congressional allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to President Trump\u2019s 5th September Executive Order, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) President Bruce Bridges and CEO John W. Ford Sr. visited Washington, D.C. during the week of 15th September to engage directly with policymakers on import tariffs affecting gemstones. 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