Trade News

4 August 2009 Telus Link Outage Further to the CBSA message sent earlier today, the following is from Import Systems Unit. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interface (EDI) is down due to a Telus Link Outage. At the moment, we are unable to predict…

4 August 2009 From economic trough, slow slog out begins The following is excerpted from the 1 August 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The United States is finally nearing an end to the longest and deepest recession since the aftermath of the Second World War. Its economy shrank at an annual rate…

4 August 2009 Toll hike [at Bluewater Bridge] targets upgrades The following is excerpted 2 August 2009 edition of the “London Free Press”. Blue Water Bridge officials say they need to increase car and truck tolls to pay for a massive overhaul of their buildings and plaza facilities. Tolls are going…

4 August 2009 Loonie hits 10-month high against greenback The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Star”. Canada's dollar reached the highest in more than 10 months against its U.S. counterpart yesterday as greater-than-forecast corporate earnings prompted investors to seek riskier…

4 August 2009 A breather for Canadian dollar? The following is excerpted from today's edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar may be in need of a breather after a stunning July in which it ran up 7 per cent against the U.S. dollar, but the betting is that its climb isn't done yet. Traders…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Presents CBP with Recommendations for ACE Development and Implementation The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. An NCBFAA leadership group consisting of President Mary Jo Muoio, Customs Committee Chairman…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Scores Important Victory on Food Safety The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. On Thursday [30 July 2009], the House approved a modified Food Safety bill that represents a significant accomplishment for…

4 August 2009 ITC to Report on Proposed NAFTA Rule of Origin Changes for Textile Products The following is excerpted from the 4 August 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The International Trade Commission has received a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking it to…

4 August 2009 Lamy to Press for Doha Deal at Delhi talks The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A swift conclusion to the long-delayed Doha round of negotiations could "act as a stimulus for recovery" from the global recession, World Trade Organization head…

4 August 2009 COAC Appoints ISF Subcommittee The following is excerpted from the 3 August 2009 posting on the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) website. The Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related…

31 July 2009 Correction Period for July Softwood Lumber Permits Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday, 10 August 2009, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the…

31 July 2009 CN09-018, Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement 1. This notice announces regulatory amendments and a new regulation proposed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in support of the…

31 July 2009 CN09-019, Inclusion of Intermediary Locations for Release of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Shipments 1. Effective immediately, CSA importers can include intermediary locations, as listed on the CSA carriers’ bill of lading, as part of their trade chain partner (TCP) list for delivery of…

31 July 2009 Government of Canada Invests in Trade Opportunities in British Columbia The following is excerpted from the 30 July 2009 news release by Western Economic Diversification Canada. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, on…

31 July 2009 Update to SIMA Monthly Index The SIMA Monthly Index has been updated, and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/mi-im-eng.html.

31 July 2009 The New International Trade Dealmakers The following was written by Danielle Goldfarb, Associate Director, International Trade and Investment Centre at the Conference Board of Canada. Buy American policies, Buy China policies, new Brazilian steel tariffs, new Russian auto and plastics…

31 July 2009 CBSA Message: Correction-Cadex formatted records effective August 1, 2009 The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-069). Further to Message EDI09-067 sent on July 28, 2009, please note that tariff treatment 25 was erroneously included on the following classification numbers: 3504.00.11…

31 July 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Website a) Chapter 07 was published to change the release recommendation for Travellers & Personal use from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the miscellaneous option of "4 kg or less, commercially packaged" and to change the release recommendation from "Refer to…

31 July 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Website (2) a) Chapter 01 was published to change the conditions for the importation of horses from the US for the following HS codes; 01.01.10 - Pure-bred breeding animals 01.01.90 - Other b) Chapter 08 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry"…

31 July 2009 Canada's economy contracts sharply in May The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". Canada's economy contracted sharply in May, with output decreasing 0.5 per cent from a month earlier, a steeper decline than in the previous three months, Statistics Canada…