Following the recent high-level diplomatic mission to Beijing, Canada has pivoted its strategy toward China to address domestic supply shortages.
- Extended Relief: Remissions for certain Chinese steel and aluminum products in short supply are now extended to the end of 2026. This covers 66 product-specific lines and 49 company-specific lines.
- Expanded Coverage (New for 2026): Effective March 1, 2026, the government will add 13 new categories to the remission list:
- 7 Steel products
- 2 Aluminum products
- 4 Steel derivative products
- Retroactive Benefit: These new measures will be retroactive to January 1, 2026.
The formal regulatory text and final product schedules for the 2026 China Surtax Remission Order have not yet been issued; stakeholders should stay tuned for further Customs Notices expected prior to the March 1 implementation date.