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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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President Trump Issues Executive Order to Add 25% Tariff on Indian product imports effective August 27

Additional ad valorem duty will be imposed on imports of articles of India, which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. Addressing Threats to The United States by the …



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Steel and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order – CN 25-28

This past week, 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 …



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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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Support for the Canadian Steel Sector

The government is strengthening the TRQs for steel products implemented on June 27, 2025. Melt and Pour Tariffs A 25 per cent surtax will also be applied on imports from …



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EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 06:00 to 07:00 (ET) and Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 06:00 to 07:00 (ET): …



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U.S. Customs updates

President Trump signed an Executive order that certain tariff rates set to expire on July 9, will expire on August 1, 2025.  Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues Enforcement …



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CBSA CARM Webinars – updated

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM: Did you Know? Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program This short-form information session provides an overview of delegation of …



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Notice to industry: Update – CFIA inspections of manufactured foods

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting inspections of Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders that prepare manufactured foods. These inspections are being conducted to verify that licence …



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Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to protect and strengthen Canada’s steel industry

Canada is one of the countries most exposed to the fundamental restructuring of the global steel industry, with substantial steel exports, high per capita use, and a disproportionately open import …



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Support for the Canadian Steel Sector

The government is strengthening the TRQs for steel products implemented on June 27, 2025. Melt and Pour Tariffs A 25 per cent surtax will also be applied on imports from …



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U.S. announces expanded tariffs for Canada by August 1

On Thursday, July 10th, United States President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to publish a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in which he promised a blanket 35 …



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U.S. President Trump announces expanded tariffs for Canada by August 1st

On Thursday, July 10th, United States President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to publish a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in which he promised a blanket 35 …



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Regulatory News Update – 50% Surtax on Certain Steel Imports

We want to bring to your attention a significant regulatory change that may impact your steel imports into Canada. Effective June 27, 2025, the Government of Canada has implemented a 50% surtax on …



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