Statement of Reasons - Initiation of investigation: Wheat Gluten 2 (WG2 2026 IN)

July 3, 2026

Concerning the initiation of the investigations into the alleged dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

Decision

Ottawa, July 3, 2026

Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on June 19, 2026, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

Summary

[1] On April 30, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) received a written complaint from ADM Agri-Industries Co. (ADM Canada) (hereinafter, the complainant) alleging that imports of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom (collectively, “the named countries”) are being injuriously dumped.

[2] On May 21, 2026, pursuant to paragraph 32(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the CBSA informed the complainant that the complaint was properly documented. On June 12, 2026, the CBSA informed the governments of the named countries that a properly documented complaint had been filed.

[3] The complainant provided evidence to support the allegations that wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom have been dumped, as well as evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the Canadian industry producing like goods.

[4] On June 19, 2026, pursuant to subsection 31(1) of SIMA, the CBSA initiated an investigation respecting the dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

Statement of Reasons—Initiation of investigation: Wheat Gluten 2 (WG2 2026 IN)

Topic(s)

Acts & Regulations

Special Import Measures Act (SIMA)

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

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