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Ongoing AWS Outage Impacting Performance: We Are Monitoring Closely

A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), which powers many cloud-based tools including some we use, is currently affecting system performance across industries. We are actively tracking and assessing the impact …



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RELIEF EXTENDED – Important Update China Surtax & U.S. Surtax Trade Measures

The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on October 17th 2025, relief to support Canadian businesses affected by the countermeasures Canada has announced in response …



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Updated: Customs Notice 25-28: Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order

This notice provides information on the application of the Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order, specifically regarding surtax provisions effective July 31, 2025, on certain steel goods melted and …



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Tariff Rate Quotas – Utilization Levels Updates

Wheat and Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) – Period: August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 – Utilization levels have been updated CETA origin quota utilization tables 2025 …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Cast Iron Soil Pipe from China On October 10, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of …



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CARM – Planned CRA System Maintenance

The business registration and program enrolment functions of CARM will be unavailable from 20:00 (ET) on Friday, October 17, 2025 until 06:00 (ET) on Monday, October 20, 2025.  Creation of CARM …



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CBSA – EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 06:00 to 07:00 (ET) and Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 06:00 and 07:00 (ET): …



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Infographic of biggest exporters in the world, based on data from the World Trade Organization

The World’s Biggest Exporters. This graphic shows the top 30 biggest exporters in the world, based on data from the World Trade Organization. Ranked – The World’s Top 30 Countries …



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US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes



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Trump tariffs on lumber, furniture go into effect

The following was originally posted with files from The Canadian Press. Trump tariffs on lumber, furniture go into effect



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China retaliates with new fees on U.S. shipping

China retaliates with new fees on U.S. shipping



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U.S. Government Shutdown – Trade Impacts

A U.S. government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1st, after annual funding for the U.S. Federal Government expired at midnight on September 30. We expect that U.S. Customs …



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CBP Refunds Not Offered During Government Shutdown

CBP confirmed on Oct. 6 that it cannot issue refunds or Treasury-related payments during the current government shutdown (“funding hiatus”). This includes drawback claims, approved protests, and post-summary corrections, due …



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Tariff Rate Quotas – Utilization Levels Updates

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Wheat and Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ – Period: August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 – Utilization levels …



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CARM Client PORTAL – Reminder of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Resources

The CARM Client Portal homepage  is reminding users of the following CRA resource: Non-resident business Register for a Business Number with the Canada Revenue Agency by: Hours of service: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 …



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