Trade News

25 August 2008 We have no shortage of ideas, we just fail to execute The following article is excerpted from the 25 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. If you could whisper in Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's ear, what would you tell him? What kind of policy recommendations would you offer up…

25 August 2008 Doha Post-Mortem: The Outlook for Trade After the Collapse of the WTO Talks This article is excerpted from the 25 August 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interative”. Since the most recent collapse of the World Trade Organization’s Doha Round negotiations in late July, there has been much…

22 August 2008 D15-2-35, Certain waterproof footwear and bottoms of plastic or rubber originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China Summary This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain waterproof footwear and bottoms of plastic or rubber…

22 August 2008 Appleals - Decisions Pending Appeal No., Appeal Name, Act AP-2006-063, Fenwick Automotive Products Limited, Customs Act AP-2007-008, Korhani Canada Inc., Customs Act AP-2007-009, Sigvaris Corporation, Customs Act AP-2007-012, DSM Nutritional Products Canada Inc., Customs Act AP-2007…

22 August 2008 CBP Withdraws Proposal to Eliminate First Sale Rule The following was reported on in the 22 August 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. In a victory for consumers, domestic manufacturers, importers and others, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is formally withdrawing a Jan. 24…

21 August 2008 Dumping and subsidizing public hearing schedule The dumping and subsidizing public hearing schedule is now available from CITT. Starting Date, Case No. , Product 2008-10-27, RR-2008-001, Structural Tubing 2008-12-01, RR-2008-002, Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-strength Low…

21 August 2008 Carbon steel welded pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2008-001 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China had caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping…

21 August 2008 D-02-06, Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Swede Midge Members are advised that Directive D-02-06 "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii)" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www…

21 August 2008 D-03-01, Swede Midge Certification Program Members are advised that Directive D-03-01 "Swede Midge Certification Program (SMCP)" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-03-01e.shtml. This policy has been updated to…

21 August 2008 D-94-28, Blueberry Plants from Australia Members are advised that Directive D-94-28 "Blueberry Plants from Australia" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-94-28e.shtml. This directive has been revised to clarify the…

21 August 2008 Prentice urges US politicians to break down trade barriers The following is excerpted from the 21 August 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Canada's Industry Minister Jim Prentice issued a warning to US politicians yesterday: relax barriers that hinder cross-border…

21 August 2008 Applying for an Export Permit for Firearms, Firearms Related Goods and Ammunition An Export Permit, if issued, states the name of the applicant, exporter and consignee(s), the item description, quantity and value of the items, and the conditions and criteria that apply to use the…

21 August 2008 Release Requests Received, July 2008 The release request report for July 2008 is available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/July08.xls.

21 August 2008 Seeds Imports: 2008 Notice to Authorized Importers 1. Authorized Importers must provide their Authorized Importer number along with the Request for Release Approval Form at the time of importation. 2. Authorized Importers are required to inform their local CFIA office of the…

21 August 2008 CFIA - Fish Industry Meeting Members are advised that a CFIA / Fish industry meeting will take place in tandem with the Fisheries Council of Canada's Annual Conference being held in Quebec. Details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/mtgrene.shtml.

21 August 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 10 was published to add a new OGD extension. 10.08.90.0091 - Wild rice

21 August 2008 GAO report criticizes Customs' security program The following was reported on in the 19 August 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection’s program to “push out” the U.S. supply-chain security envelope to its international trading partners could result in…