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U.S. Plans New Tariffs of 10% or More on Canada and Other Trading Partners After Forced Labour Investigation

The following is from the 3 June 2026 edition of CTV News. The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10 per cent or more be imposed on products from …



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Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): News

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Internal Trade and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, sent a letter to his counterparts in the United States and Mexico, Ambassador Greer and Secretary …



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TRQ Requirements Continue Under Extended Steel and Aluminum Measures

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the government will be extending key steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year. Pending Governor in Council approval, …



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Canada to extend steel and aluminum tariff measures to support workers and businesses

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the government will be extending key steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year. Pending Governor in Council approval, …



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Updated Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Copper

On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation modifying tariffs applicable to certain steel, aluminum, and copper-related products. The changes, as detailed in the annexes to the proclamation, will …



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CPSC Update: eFiling Requirement Effective July, 2026

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



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ACH Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides resources on its website regarding IEEPA duty refunds, including updates and a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQs). As all refunds are issued electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH), CBP …



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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 September 2026. Registration is …



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Countervailing Duty Update: Fresh Mushrooms from Canada

Fresh mushrooms from Canada are among the latest products subject to a countervailing duty (CVD) action issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The scope of the investigation, as set forth …



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Government Passes Legislation to Implement Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia.  The Act provides the legislative authority to implement the …



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Government Passes Legislation to Include UK in the CPTPP

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive …



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CBSA’s Non-Resident Importer Guide for CARM

CBSA has created a new document; the Non-Resident Importer Guide, providing tips, links and step by step instructions on how to register in the CARM Client Portal. Please click here …



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Opening of the Application Period for the 2026-2027 Dairy Year Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs)

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2026-2027 dairy year tariff rate quotas (TRQs), starting May 1, 2026, and with a deadline of June 15, 2026. Further …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Forged Grinding Media from China On May 25, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting forged grinding media …



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Remission of Surtaxes

Canada maintains a non-stackable policy for its surtaxes on steel. Only one of these measures can apply to a particular good, following this order of precedence: The Remission Order(s) allows …



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