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UNITED STATES–JAPAN AGREEMENT

On September 4, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order to implement the United States–Japan Agreement, a landmark trade framework designed to rebalance economic relations between the two nations. The …



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CARM Scheduled Maintenance

Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & Taxes Calculator, and Bond API will be unavailable on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from …



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Important Update on U.S. Surtax and Trade Measures

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has clarified recent changes to the U.S. surtax measures following government announcements. While the Prime Minister indicated that tariffs on most U.S. goods have …



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Surtax relief may be available for certain non-steel, aluminum, and automotive goods starting September 1, 2025

The Canadian government, following the recent announcement by Prime Minister Carney, has indicated that surtax relief will be available for certain goods starting September 1, 2025, HOWEVER the official regulations …



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Southern Ontario businesses facing trade challenges can now apply for funding

The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy. On August 26, 2025, the Honourable Evan Solomon, …



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CRA Outage this weekend impacting CARM business registration and new program enrolments

Due to the planned CRA system maintenance, the business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from 20:00 ET on Friday, August 29th, 2025, until 14:00 ET …



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Entering Into Force – New Moldova SEMA Sanctions

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Effective August 26, 2025, the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations were amended to list an additional sixteen (16) individuals and two …



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Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries effective August 29, 2025

In order to effectuate the President’s Executive Order 14324 of July 30, 2025 (Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment For All Countries), the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate …



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Canada to Eliminate CUSMA Tariffs on U.S. Goods by September 1

On August 22, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will eliminate all tariffs on goods from the United States that are covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), effective September …



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REMINDER: Federal Plastics Registry – Reporting Due September 29, 2025 for Phase 1

The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) is a mandatory Government of Canada initiative aimed at assembling an inventory of data on plastics in the Canadian economy from production to its end-of-life.  This …



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United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade

Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade – The White House



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Effective Aug 29, 2025, de minimis duty-free treatment will no longer be available for shipments entering the US not covered by 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b).  This includes those entering through international mail

Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries – The White House



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US Customs has released CSMS messages providing a list of HTS codes that apply to additional steel and aluminum derivatives

US Customs has released CSMS messages providing a list of HTS codes that apply to additional steel and aluminum derivative articles.  To ensure accurate reporting, please use the declaration form …



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CBSA Issues New Surtax Order on Steel and Aluminum Goods – Effective July 31, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced a new surtax order targeting specific steel and aluminum goods originating from China, effective July 31, 2025 Key Highlights Full details available …



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Steel and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order – CN 25-28

CBSA issued Customs Notice 25-28, CBSA Customs Notice 25-28 – Steel and Aluminum Goods This outline is intended to help you understand how the surtax may apply to your imported goods …



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