Trade News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning of "massive disruption" and job losses on both sides of the border if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose auto tariffs, as NAFTA talks resume in Washington today. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has returned to the U…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that the Little Gold Creek/Poker Creek port of entry will close for the season at 9 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on Sunday, September 23. The port will re-open in the spring of 2019 as permitted by road and weather conditions. Travellers…

This memorandum was edited to reflect changes to the time period for which an application for refund may be made under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) preferential tariff treatment. These changes to the refund time period are a result of the Agreement to Amend the Free Trade Agreement…

Canada collected nearly $300 million in surtaxes in the two months after it slapped U.S. imports with retaliatory tariffs. Figures from the Canada Border Services Agency provided to CBC News show that in July and August 2018, surtaxes worth more than $286.5 million were charged on imports of…

The United States is stepping up pressure on Canada to scrap protections for its dairy industry in exchange for striking a new North American free-trade deal. A trio of senior U.S. officials zeroed in on Ottawa's supply managed milk sector and its restricted market to U.S. dairy farmers as the major…

Canada’s top trade negotiator and her American counterpart started a third day of talks to save the North American Free Trade Agreement on Friday as differences between the two sides appeared to have narrowed. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland repeated her upbeat assessment of the negotiations…

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on September 8, 2018. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2018-014 Expiry of finding Silicon metal Expiry review of finding Unitized wall modules Termination of preliminary injury inquiry Gypsum board Dept. of Health…

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on August 22 and September 5, 2018. Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations — Regulations Amending Immigration and Refugee Protection Act SOR/2018-170 02/08/18 Cannabis Tracking System Order Cannabis Act SOR/2018-178 24/08/18

Concerning the preliminary determinations with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of cold-rolled steel from China, South Korea and Vietnam. Decision Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations on…

Much has been said about the importance of a trade deal with the U.S. for the Canadian economy, as officials from both sides of the border continue to try to hash out a new agreement. But, even if a new NAFTA deal is reached, it will not prevent the Canadian economy from slowing down from the robust…

Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world shrank to $114 million in July, the smallest since a surplus in December 2016, as its trade surplus with the United States grew to the biggest in a decade, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The federal agency reported that merchandise exports to…

Canada’s negotiating team in Washington is returning to the bargaining table to resume talks with their U.S. counterparts, hoping for a breakthrough to reach a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is looking over the work that officials…

Money is getting less plentiful. The world has been swimming in excess liquidity in the post-recession period. This was good policy that prevented a costly financial market freeze-up. But there were unintended consequences, and as the policy is unwinding, so are the unintended consequences. Some…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a scope proceeding on September 6, 2018, under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) respecting certain fabricated industrial steel components (FISC) from China, South Korea and Spain. The scope proceeding is the result of an application filed with…

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has issued a 72 hour strike notice on September 3, 2018. Any strike action would affect the Deltaport and Vanterm terminals in Vancouver. Additional information has been provided by Global Container terminals.

When you are packing for Puerto Vallarta, don’t forget to bring your ideas for CARM!! We are very excited to announce that Lisa Anawati, CBSA VP of CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) will be leading a conference session for us on the current state of CARM, the next big CBSA initiative…