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List of steel derivative products subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective December 26, 2025

Are you aware of changes that could impact your Canadian imports of certain steel derivative products from all countries? Are you affected by recent announcements from the Prime Minister’s office? …



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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Provides Details on Enforcement of ISPM-15 Marking Requirements on Jan. 1, 2026

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding the trade community that the temporary suspension of the hyphen requirement for ISPM‑15 markings on Wood Packaging Material will end on Dec. …



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‘Tis the Season – Importing gift baskets containing food

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a reminder of the import requirements for gift baskets. For more information, please read the Notice to industry: Imported gift baskets containing food. …



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Holiday Gifts from Vendors: Gifts in Commercial Orders – What Businesses Should Know

As the festive season approaches, Canadian businesses importing goods should be aware of a critical compliance issue: suppliers including holiday gifts in commercial shipments. While these gestures may seem like …



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Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s longtime ambassador to the U.S., is stepping down

Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female ambassador to the United States, will step down in the new year. Hillman was formally appointment in 2020 and played a pivotal role in negotiating …



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STAY TUNED – New supports for Canada’s lumber, steel sectors, new quotas on some foreign steel

Amid escalating global trade turbulence, particularly aggressive U.S. sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, the Government of Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, has issued a comprehensive and stringent new …



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US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

US-UK Zero-Tariff Deal: The United States and United Kingdom have agreed to eliminate tariffs on UK-made pharmaceuticals and medical technology exported to the U.S. Impact on UK Healthcare: In return, …



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Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes further action to protect Canadians from Salmonella linked to pistachios from Iran

On December 2, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new measures to protect Canadians from the risk of Salmonella infection associated with pistachios from Iran. Since September 27, …



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Health Canada Consultation: lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing lithium-ion batteries

Health Canada Consultation: Proposed new requirements for lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing lithium-ion batteries under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Current status: Open Opened on December 2, 2025, …



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Canada abandons plan to ban exports of single-use plastics

The federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulation would have introduced a ban on the manufacture, import and sale of certain single-use plastic manufactured items for the purpose of export starting on December 20, …



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STAY TUNED – New supports for Canada’s lumber, steel sectors, new quotas on some foreign steel

Amid escalating global trade turbulence, particularly aggressive U.S. sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, the Government of Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, has issued a comprehensive and stringent new …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Notice of final decision (Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire)

On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping respecting certain carbon and alloy steel wire originating in or exported from the People’s …



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Customs Notice 25-31: January 1, 2026 Version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

The purpose of this notice is to advise that the January 1, 2026 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff (T2026) are now available on the CBSA website, in various formats. …



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Holiday Gifts from Vendors: Gifts in Commercial Orders – What Businesses Should Know

As the festive season approaches, Canadian businesses importing goods should be aware of a critical compliance issue: suppliers including holiday gifts in commercial shipments. While these gestures may seem like …



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Official Cancellation for CN20-12: COVID-19 Tariff and Medical Supply Import Guidance

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Please note that on November 21, 2025, Customs Notice 20-12 COVID-19: Tariff Classification and Other Information to Import Medical …



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