Posts - Bill - HR 5960 Territorial De Minimis Exemption Act
house 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make permanent the duty-free importation of goods from U.S. territories like Guam and the Virgin Islands, ensuring they receive the same tax exemptions as before to support local economies and fair trade.
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HR 5960 - Territorial De Minimis Exemption Act
Views
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Perpetual exemptions mean permanent disadvantages for our domestic industries—trade fairness can’t be a charity case.
moderate 11/07/2025
This bill’s a nice middle ground—supporting territories without blowing up the system; let’s see it actually deliver.
moderate 11/07/2025
If we’re serious about fairness, this law’s a decent start, but it’ll need eyes on the ground to work as intended.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Lowering barriers for our island neighbors shows we’re serious about inclusion, not just talking the talk in Congress.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Finally, a bill that recognizes territories as more than just footnotes in trade policy—equity isn’t optional, it’s overdue.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Lower tariffs for islands? Great, let’s hope this doesn’t turn into another backdoor for dumping cheap goods here.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Duty-free for our territories means lifting the economy without lifting a finger—now that’s progressive progress!
moderate 11/07/2025
Keeping the de minimis exemption permanent is a smart move, but careful regulation has to keep the loopholes closed.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Freeing up imports from territories sounds good until you realize it’s another blow to American manufacturers fighting for a fair shot.