Trade News

15 January 2009 Stimulus won't avert recession: Conference Board of Canada The following is excerpted from the 14 January 2009 edition of “Toronto Star”. Not even massive infusions of government spending and tax cuts will keep Canada and the United States out of recession this year, says the…

15 January 2009 More common sense at border predicted The following is excerpted from the 15 January 2009 edition of “Toronto Star”. If you're a Canadian traveller planning a vacation south of the border or a CEO whose company depends on U.S.-bound exports, learn the name Janet Napolitano. The…

15 January 2009 Trade Confidence Falls to Record Low The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Confidence tumbled last fall on a number of fronts. Market turbulence, rising retail prices and economic weakening pummelled consumer and…

14 January 2009 Canadian Establishments eligible to Export Fish Products to the Russian Federation The CFIA advises that the following list has been updated on the CFIA web site: "List of Canadian Establishments Eligible to Export Fish Products to the Russian Federation" at http://www.inspection.gc…

14 January 2009 Obama `understands' economic ties This article is extracted from the 14 January 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The mastermind of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's campaign, David Plouffe, delivered a reassuring message to Canadians yesterday during a visit to Toronto.…

14 January 2009 CITT Public Hearings The updated list of hearings for appeals is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/hearing/hearing_e.asp#1

14 January 2009 WTO launches new database on regional trade agreements The World Trade Organization has launched a new database on regional trade agreements (RTAs), containing all relevant documentation received by the WTO following notification that an RTA has been established. Further information…

14 January 2009 Russian Letters regarding Veterinary and Phytosanitary Certificate and Letter of Agreement Members are advised that the following has been posted on the CFIA web site: The letter from Russia regarding veterinary certificate for fish, seaproducts, and ready-to-consume seaproducts, at…

14 January 2009 Memorandum D10-14-56, Tariff Classification of Metal Frame Gazebos This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative policy regarding the tariff classification of metal frame gazebos. It is available on the CBSA web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca…

14 January 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 04 was published to add a new OGD extension. 04.09.00.1176 - Comb honey

14 January 2009 Conference Board Releases Report on Canadian Immigration Policies and Systems Today the Conference Board of Canada releases “Barriers at the Border: The Costs of Impediments to Business Mobility”, dealing with Canadian immigration policies and systems and their effect on business…

14 January 2009 Deficit will linger for half decade, watchdog warns This article is extracted from the 14 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadians should expect at least half a decade of federal government deficits, the country's parliamentary budget watchdog says, as Ottawa readies a…

14 January 2009 Spike Marks Inc. v AGC, re Classification of Goods under the Customs Tariff This decision from the Federal Court of Appeal regarding the decision of the Federal Court (2008 FC 203) regarding seven decisions of the CBSA’s classification of goods under the Customs Tariff is found on…

14 January 2009 ACE Accomplishments: 2008 US Customs and Border Protection has updated the latest ACE accomplishments on their web site, at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ac…

14 January 2009 Trade Hits an Air Pocket but Will Likely Survive This article is excerpted from the 14 January 2009 edition of “SeekingAlpha.com”. [US] Data through November point to global trade hitting a virtual "air pocket." July was the peak month for trade, and it was just after July that…

14 January 2009 USTR Confirms Costa Rica Eligibility for Retroactive Duty Treatment This article is excerpted from the 14 January 2009 edition of “WorldTrade\Interactive”. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has formally declared that Costa Rica is eligible for the retroactive duty treatment…

14 January 2009 [US] Federal Agencies Issue Draft Guidance for Industry Good Importer Practices This notice is extracted from a news release issued by the US Food and Drug Administration on 14 January 2009. The U. S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security…

14 January 2009 C-TPAT 2008: Accomplishments US Customs and Border Protection have issued a document entitled “2008 – A Year in Review” regarding the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This is found at: http://www.customs.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/2008……

14 January 2009 USTR: Don't hinder trade This article is excerpted from the 14 January 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Outgoing United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab said … she was concerned about threats to free trade in the United States and abroad. “I worry about…

13 January 2009 Canadian exports in a funk The following article is excerpted from the 13 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The global slowdown is taking a big bite out of Canada's exports and the data scheduled for release today should show the steep decline is continuing. The culprits…