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The USMCA isn’t going anywhere. For now. Well, kind of. Here’s what you need to know.
By Jill M. Hurley, Esq. The review of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is now complete … or maybe just getting started? If you’ve been following the lead up to the trade deal’s anticipated six-year review, you could be forgiven for… Read more
Government of Canada unveils robust countermeasures and support package in response to United States tariffs
Ottawa, Canada – In a decisive move to protect Canada’s economy and workforce, the Government of Canada announced a comprehensive… Read more
Canada announces new counter-tariffs on U.S. imports effective September 8, 2026
The Government of Canada has announced a new round of counter-tariffs on imports from the United States in response to… Read more
Provisional SIMA duties now payable on certain decorative and other non-structural plywood from China
On August 24, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing with respect… Read more
CBSA concludes administrative review of UDS SIMA case
Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by the Canada border Services Agency (CBSA) to update normal values, export prices… Read more
CBSA clarifies process for importing TRQ goods into Customs Bonded Warehouses
Ottawa, Canada – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 26-20, providing clarification on the… Read more
Now in effect: 50% U.S. tariff on certain Canada-origin goods
Following the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, the United States has moved ahead with tariffs under Section 338… Read more
Government of Canada initiates SIMA investigation into paperboard cups and containers
On August 17, 2026, the CBSA announced the launch of a SIMA investigation respecting the alleged injurious dumping… Read more
CBP Form 5106 accuracy: what importers need to know
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is enforcing stricter importer of record (IOR) data accuracy requirements submitted on… Read more
Mandatory slaughter establishment number declarations for meat imports into Canada
On July 30, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) implemented a critical change to import declaration procedures… Read more
Expiry review of grinding media SIMA case
Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more