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Federal Tariff Response: Steel SME Support and Temporary Fuel Excise Tax Suspension (Apr 16, 2026)
The federal government has rolled out two measures in April 2026 aimed at easing the pressure of ongoing U.S. tariffs on Canadian industry and consumers: targeted financial assistance for steel-sector SMEs, and a temporary suspension of the federal excise tax… READ MORE
Trade Remedy Update: Chinese Plywood Investigation, OCTG5 Final Determination, Whole Potatoes Review (Apr 16, 2026)
April has brought a wave of trade remedy activity affecting Canadian importers across several sectors. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) have initiated new investigations, finalized one major determination, and launched an expiry review… READ MORE
Customs Notices Roundup: US Motor Vehicle Surtax Remission and Updated China Remission Order (Apr 16, 2026)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released two significant customs notice updates in April 2026 affecting importers managing exposure to the Canadian surtaxes on U.S. and Chinese goods. Both updates are now in force and importers should review eligibility… READ MORE
Economic Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Jurisdictions: Bank of Canada Warning, Ontario Budget, and Border City Effects (Mar 31, 2026)
Economic Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Jurisdictions: Bank of Canada Warning, Ontario Budget, and Border City Effects Recent weeks have brought sharper focus on the economic consequences of ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions. From the Bank of Canada's recession scenarios to… READ MORE
Status of Ongoing Trade Talks: CUSMA Review, India FTA, and Mexico Trilateral Commitment (Mar 31, 2026)
Status of Ongoing Trade Talks: CUSMA Review, India FTA, and Mexico Trilateral Commitment As the July 2026 deadline for the CUSMA (USMCA) joint review approaches, Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has provided updates on the status of North American trade… READ MORE
Trade Remedy Updates: Steel, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Truck Bodies, and Vegetable Safeguard Inquiry (Mar 31, 2026)
Trade Remedy Updates: Steel, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Truck Bodies, and Vegetable Safeguard Inquiry Several trade remedy actions have advanced in recent weeks, covering steel products, oil country tubular goods, truck bodies from China, and a new safeguard inquiry on… READ MORE
CBSA D-Memoranda Updates: Tariff Classification, Luxury Tax, and CARM Coding (Mar 31, 2026)
CBSA D-Memoranda Updates: Tariff Classification, Luxury Tax, and CARM Coding The CBSA has published updates to five D-memoranda over the past two weeks, covering tariff classification guidance, luxury items tax, and CARM system coding procedures. Importers and customs brokers should… READ MORE
Excise Duty Rate Changes on Alcohol and Tobacco Products Effective April 1, 2026 (Mar 31, 2026)
Excise Duty Rate Changes on Alcohol and Tobacco Products Effective April 1, 2026 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 26-09, advising that adjustments to excise duty rates on alcohol and tobacco products will take effect on… READ MORE
Trade Diversification: Canada Strengthens Ties with the EU and Japan (Mar 17, 2026)
Trade Diversification: Canada Strengthens Ties with the EU and Japan As trade tensions with the United States continue to create uncertainty, Canada is actively strengthening economic partnerships with other major trading partners. Canada and EU Agree to Modernize CETA and… READ MORE
Compliance Update: Toxic Substances Guide and Federal-Provincial Worker Support (Mar 17, 2026)
Compliance Update: Toxic Substances Guide and Federal-Provincial Worker Support for Tariff-Impacted Industries New Compliance Guide: Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations Environment and Climate Change Canada has published a new compliance guide for the Certain Products... READ MORE
CBSA Customs Notices: Steel Surtax Remission and U.S. Surtax Remission Updates (Mar 17, 2026)
CBSA Customs Notices: Steel Surtax Remission and U.S. Surtax Remission Updates The Canada Border Services Agency has issued new and updated customs notices affecting importers of steel derivative goods and U.S.-origin products subject to Canadian surtaxes. CN 26-07: Steel Derivative… READ MORE
CUSMA Review Update: New Trade Investigations, Steel Tariff Pressure, and Iran War Leverage (Mar 17, 2026)
CUSMA Review Update: New Trade Investigations, Steel Tariff Pressure, and Iran War Leverage As the mandatory July 1 CUSMA review approaches, several major developments are reshaping the trade landscape between Canada and the United States. From new U.S. trade investigations… READ MORE
CBSA Customs Notices Roundup: Fee Adjustments, Remission Orders, and Trade Remedies (Mar 2, 2026)
Customs Notice 26-04, issued February 24, announces the annual adjustment of CBSA service fees for commercial and trade programs to reflect inflation and taxes under the Consumer Price Index. Importers and customs brokers should review the updated fee schedule for… READ MORE
China-Canada Trade: EV Import Permits, Canola Tariff Relief, and Agricultural Suspensions (Mar 2, 2026)
Effective March 1, 2026, importers of Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada must obtain import permits through Global Affairs Canada under a new quota system. Customs Notice 26-05 establishes a quota of 24,500 vehicles for the first permit year ending February… READ MORE
CUSMA Review Approaches July 1 Deadline Amid Shifting US Tariff Landscape (Mar 2, 2026)
The formal review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement is set to conclude by July 1, 2026, and the stakes for Canadian importers and exporters could not be higher. Approximately 90 percent of Canadian exports currently qualify for CUSMA exemptions, shielding… READ MORE
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