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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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Certain Canned Vegetable Goods Surtax Order

The Canada Border Services Agency has amended Customs Notice 26-14 (Certain Canned Goods Surtax Order) specifically regarding the provisional safeguard measure (via a 10% surtax), on certain canned vegetable goods …



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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 …



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Now Available: 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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Minister LeBlanc’s Statement Regarding CUSMA Joint Review

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, …



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Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order Notice: Auto and Aerospace Exemptions Extended

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

The United States Surtax Remission Order has been granted extension to June 30, 2027. The Order has been amended in the following manner For reference, the Remission Order is now …



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ACE Portal Accounts Help Prevent ACH Refund Issues

An Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal account with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides importers with valuable visibility into their U.S. import activity. Through the portal, account holders can …



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Compliance Alert: CPSC Certificate Data Electronic Filing Requirement Effective July 8, 2026

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



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NCSD Educational Webinars

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



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CAPE Update: Entries Flagged for Reconciliation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #69035485 providing guidance on an update to the CAPE process for entries flagged for reconciliation when a reconciliation entry has not yet …



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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Update

On June 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the latest antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) messages issued by the Department of Commerce, providing updated guidance for affected …



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RPP Financial Security Nudging Framework: CARM Portal

Canada Border Services Agency has advised that the nudging framework related to Release Prior to Payment (RPP) financial security was reactivated effective June 16th, 2026. To support importer awareness, a …



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AMPS: Grace Period for Late Accounting Penalties Expired

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce the resolution of service interruptions that led to delayed commercial messages. Consequently, on June 16th, 2026, the grace period implemented …



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Animal Feed: Notice to Industry

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published an update for stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Feeds Regulations, 2024. Notice to industry – Importation of livestock feed into Canada: …



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