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Updated List of U.S. Products Subject to Canadian Counter Tariffs: Effective September 8, 2026 

The Government of Canada has announced updated counter tariff measures in response to recent U.S. trade actions.  Over the past several months, Canada engaged in intensive and good-faith negotiations with …



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Trade Alert: Suspension Period Ends, Section 338 Duties Now in Effect 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued implementation guidance in CSMS #69606660 regarding Presidential Proclamations imposing additional duties under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Following the expiration …



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Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports

Based on what has been publicly announced so far, Canada intends to apply retaliatory tariffs beginning September 8, 2026 on selected U.S. imports.   Although the detailed tariff schedule has not yet been …



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Attention Steel & TRQ Importers:

CBSA has issued Customs Notice 26-20 Customs Notice 26-20: Importing Goods Subject to Tariff Rate Quotas into a Customs Bonded Warehouse, clarifying critical rules for storing Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) and steel …



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Update: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty

On August 18, 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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Reminder: Section 232 Copper Reporting Requirements

Effective July 30, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires importers of certain copper articles (except those of U.S. origin) to report the primary country of smelt and country …



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Reminder: Section 338 Tariffs Temporarily Suspended

On August 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the implementation of the 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian goods. The action delays, for a period of three …



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CBP Enhances Importer Verification

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is increasing verification of information submitted by new and existing Importers of Record on CBP Form 5106. Importers must provide accurate and complete entity …



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New Import Requirements for Romaine Lettuce from the United States

Effective September 24, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will renew the temporary conditions to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licences. These conditions apply to romaine lettuce products imported …



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Mandatory Declaration of Slaughter Establishment Numbers

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) is advising industry stakeholders of a mandatory requirement to declare all slaughter establishment numbers exactly as indicated on the …



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25% Provisional Surtax on Certain Wood Cabinets and Vanities

Effective July 31, 2026, the Government of Canada has introduced a 25% provisional safeguard surtax on specific wood cabinet and vanity products. This measure is intended to address challenges facing …



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Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation: Paperboard Cups and Containers

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. …



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Anti-Dumping Duty Expiry Review: Wheat Gluten

The CITT has initiated its expiry review to assess whether the continuation or resumption of dumping is likely to cause injury. According to the CITT’s expiry review schedule, its decision …



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Aluminum Reporting Requirements for Shipment Clearance

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 II: Order …



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Temporary Suspension of Section 338 Tariffs

On August 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the implementation of the 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian goods. The action delays, for a period of three …



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