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White House Imposes Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Imports

In a significant development for importers and manufacturers, the Trump Administration has announced the unprecedented use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose an additional 50% …



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White House Announces New Section 301 Tariffs on Imports from 60 Economies

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced new Section 301 tariffs on most imports from 60 economies, with duty rates ranging from 10% to 12.5%, effective today …



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Advisory Update: Steel TRQ Imports Reset for New Quarter – June 28, 2026

Global Affairs Canada has published the list of steel products subject to a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) effective June 28, 2026. Order Amending the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation …



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Canada’s Tariff Responses to the Evolving Global Trade Landscape

Department of Finance Canada has published an interactive webpage dedicated to assisting users in navigating the complex surtax and remission environment.  “The global trade landscape is rapidly changing, with the …



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Government Extends Exemptions for Auto and Aerospace Inputs Under Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order

Finance Canada is advising the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order has been amended to extend the exemption for auto and aerospace inputs to June 30, 2027. The amendment order will …



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Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) June 2026

The full text of the amending Remission Order is attached has been published in the July 1, 2026, edition of the Canada Gazette. The United States Surtax Remission Order has …



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Aluminum Imports Monitoring Program

Regulations to collect country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for aluminum products subject to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program have been approved and published in the Canada Gazette, Part …



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U.S. Declines to Renew CUSMA

On July 01, 2026, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, met …



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Government Extends Exemptions for Auto and Aerospace Inputs Under Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order

Finance Canada is advising that the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order has been amended to extend the exemption for auto and aerospace inputs to June 30, 2027. The amendment Order was published in …



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Industry Update: UK Officially Joins the CPTPP

After receiving Royal Assent, goods originating in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland may benefit from preferential tariff treatment under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Effective …



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Tribunal Finds Injury: Truck Bodies From China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has found the dumping of certain truck bodies, originating in or exported from China, has caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties …



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CBSA Trade Compliance Verification: July 2026

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published its list of verification and compliance priorities. Priority verifications are determined through a risk-based process and new targets are added throughout the year. …



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Canada Discusses Response to a Potential Impact of Proposed 50% U.S. Tariffs

Members of the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations met to discuss the U.S. administration’s intention to impose a new 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods. During the …



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Canada Initiates Public Discussion Regarding its Administration of the Steel TRQs

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Further to the Minister of Finance’s announcement made on June 3, 2026, to extend the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for certain steel products …



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Canada Seeks Public Opinion on Forced Labour in Global Trade

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, …



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