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The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

Finding issued Thursday, May 24, 2012 Reasons issued Friday, June 8, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING AND SUBSIDIZING OF STAINLESS STEEL SINKS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Statement of Reasons is available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/findings/nq2l002_e.asp

The following is excerpted from the 8 June 2012 edition of CBC News. The U.S. trade deficit shrank in April, but only because a big drop in imports offset the first decline in U.S. exports in five months. The Commerce Department said Friday that the trade deficit narrowed 4.9 per cent in April to $50.1 billion US. This article is available in its entirety at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/06/08/us-trade-deficit-april…

CBSA has provided the spring edition of their newsletter CBSA Today: Commercial News for Stakeholders. The newsletter is also available on CBSA’s website. Ideas for future editions and any feedback about this edition can be sent to [email protected]. _________________________________________________

CBSA has advised of several eManifest updates recently posted on their website. Please note that CSCB representatives are still working to resolve some outstanding policy issues and that, prior to the national annual conference in the fall, there is one more chance to learn more about eManifest if you live in southern Ontario - the TO/ON joint annual conference in Port Credit on June 15.

A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.02.79.9061.10 - Tilapia rendalli - TSN 169816 - Blue tilapia (fresh or chilled) 03.02.79.9061.20 - Tilapia sparrmanii - TSN 649586 - Banded tilapia (fresh or chilled) 03.02.85.0039.84 - Acanthopagrus latus - TSN 647910 - Yellowfin sea bream (fresh or chilled) 03.02.85.0039.88 - Acanthopagrus schlegelii - TSN 647897 - Black porgy (fresh or chilled) 03.03.23.6230.74 - Oreochromis andersonii - TSN 648837 - Three spotted tilapia (frozen)

The following is excerpted from a 7 June 2012 news release by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Harper Government introduced the Safe Food for Canadians Act today. The Safe Food for Canadians Act will strengthen the Government’s ability to protect Canadian families from potentially unsafe food.

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.2% in April, while imports edged up 0.1%. After five consecutive monthly surpluses, Canada posted a trade deficit of $367 million in April, down from a surplus of $152 million in March. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120608/dq120608b-eng.htm

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, June 7, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 23, 2012, pursuant to subsection 61(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated August 3, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to section 59 of the Special Import Measures Act. BETWEEN UNITED WOOD FRAMES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, May 29, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 8, 2012, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated October 18, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

The following is excerpted from a 7 June 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. A national survey of Canadian exporters suggests that new, previously untapped markets will play an important part of their growth strategy over the next two years. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada (EDC), asked Canadian exporters about recent and future plans to enter new export markets. This release is available in its entirety at:

Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, May 29, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 17 and February 1, 2012, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated April 13, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN PERFORMANCE STEEL SPECIALTIES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Current- and fixed-weighted export and import price indexes (2002=100) on a customs or balance of payments basis are now available. Price indexes are listed from January 2002 to April 2012 for the five commodity sections and the major commodity groups (62 exports and 61 imports).

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. Canadian exporter confidence has bounced back from one of the lowest points on record last fall, according to a survey by Export Development Canada (EDC) released today.

The following is from the 7 June 2012 edition of American Shipper. The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts to improve cooperation and coordination between the department and other agencies, enhance risk-based supply chain security programs and save money.

Dumping file #: 4214-24 Dumping case #: AD/1383 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of mattress innerspring units originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/ri-re/ad1383/ad1383-ri11-nc-eng.ht…