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Guidance Issued on Updated Section 232 Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #68855869 providing implementation guidance for updates under Proclamation 11032, “Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper …



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CPSC: Electronic Filing of Certificate Data

Beginning July 8, 2026, U.S. imports of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)‑regulated products will be required to submit certificate data electronically to CBP at the time of entry. While the …



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Executive Order on Strengthening U.S. Customs Enforcement

On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled Strengthening U.S. Customs Enforcement. The order aims to reform customs enforcement, tighten Importer of Record eligibility, and implementing measures …



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DOJ Appeals IEEPA Refund Order

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an appeal of the universal IEEPA tariff refund order and the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (CIT) direction requiring testimony from CBP …



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Application Period for the 2026 – 2027 Dairy Year TRQs Opened

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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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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Canada Seeks Renewal of CUSMA with U.S. and Mexico

This following is from the 2 June 2026 edition of CBC News. Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the …



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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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