Willson Brokerage eNews

Willson brings news and analysis on global trade and logistics
issues, including a focus on Canada, U.S. and international
trade and logistics, trade data and shipping news.


Guidance on Section 232 Copper Smelt and Cast Reporting Requirements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance in CSMS message #69252300 outlining new reporting requirements that will be effective July 30, 2026 on imports of certain copper articles …



Read the full news



NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, will be presenting webinars focused on Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology. The educational series will run from May through …



Read the full news



CIT Orders Reliquidation Ahead of CAPE Phase 3

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reliquidate certain previously liquidated entries as part of CAPE Phase 3 implementation within the …



Read the full news



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 …



Read the full news



Canada’s Tariff Responses to the Global Trade’s Evolving Environment

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 …



Read the full news



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

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 …



Read the full news



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 …



Read the full news



Finance Canada Clarifies Goods Under Canned Vegetables Surtax Order

Finance Canada has clarified the surtax on certain canned vegetables applies such that both conditions must be satisfied for the surtax to apply: 1.The good must fall within the list …



Read the full news



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 …



Read the full news



Exemptions for Auto and Aerospace Inputs Extended 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 …



Read the full news



Trade Update: UK Officially Joins 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 …



Read the full news



Tribunal Finds Injury in China Truck Body Case

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 …



Read the full news



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. …



Read the full news



CPSC eFiling Now Live

On July 8, 2026, importers of products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) were required to submit product certificate data electronically to U.S. Customs and Border Protection …



Read the full news



National Organic Program (NOP) Reminder

The National Organic Program (NOP) organic regulations became effective on March 19, 2024, and continue to impact a broad range of organic products, including: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) …



Read the full news



Toolbar