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Entering Into Force – New Moldova SEMA Sanctions

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Effective August 26, 2025, the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations were amended to list an additional sixteen (16) individuals and two …



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Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries effective August 29, 2025

In order to effectuate the President’s Executive Order 14324 of July 30, 2025 (Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment For All Countries), the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate …



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Canada to Eliminate CUSMA Tariffs on U.S. Goods by September 1

On August 22, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will eliminate all tariffs on goods from the United States that are covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), effective September …



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REMINDER: Federal Plastics Registry – Reporting Due September 29, 2025 for Phase 1

The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) is a mandatory Government of Canada initiative aimed at assembling an inventory of data on plastics in the Canadian economy from production to its end-of-life.  This …



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United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade

Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade – The White House



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Effective Aug 29, 2025, de minimis duty-free treatment will no longer be available for shipments entering the US not covered by 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b).  This includes those entering through international mail

Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries – The White House



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US Customs has released CSMS messages providing a list of HTS codes that apply to additional steel and aluminum derivatives

US Customs has released CSMS messages providing a list of HTS codes that apply to additional steel and aluminum derivative articles.  To ensure accurate reporting, please use the declaration form …



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CBSA Issues New Surtax Order on Steel and Aluminum Goods – Effective July 31, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced a new surtax order targeting specific steel and aluminum goods originating from China, effective July 31, 2025 Key Highlights Full details available …



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Steel and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order – CN 25-28

CBSA issued Customs Notice 25-28, CBSA Customs Notice 25-28 – Steel and Aluminum Goods This outline is intended to help you understand how the surtax may apply to your imported goods …



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Temporary import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Temporary import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States  Requirements begin on September 25, 2025 To decrease the …



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Global Affairs Canada publishes TRQ utilization table(s) for steel

We are pleased to inform you that the TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) utilization data is now available from Global Affairs Canada (Global Affairs Canada – TRQ Utilization), providing you with …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following anti-dumping duties notices were published the week ending August 15, 2025 CITT Initiates Inquiry – Oil Country Tubular Goods from Mexico, the Philippines, Türkiye, South Korea and the …



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White House issues Executive Order extending 10% reciprocal tariff on China another 90 days to Nov 10, 2025

Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People’s Republic of China – The White House



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following anti-dumping duties notices were published the week ending August 8, 2025 Notice of initiation of administrative review: Mattresses (MAT 2025 UP2) Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation: …



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U.S. Customs updates

The White House released Fact Sheet regarding amending duties to address the flow illicit drugs across the Northern Border. Effective Aug 1. USMCA qualifying goods will not be subject. Fact …



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