Trade News

Apr 9, 2026

A Guide to Canada’s Export Control List – Amendment

On March 31st, 2026 the Government of Canada finalized the most recent version of the Guide to Canada’s Export Control… Read more 

Apr 8, 2026

Public consultations on the proposed amendment to the collection of smelt and cast information for certain aluminum imports

Canada began monitoring imports of certain aluminum products in September of 2019. The Aluminum Import Monitoring Program is administered by… Read more 

Apr 8, 2026

U.S. announces Section 232 tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals

The White House announced new tariffs on patented pharmaceutical products and certain ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion… Read more 

Apr 7, 2026

New assessment rules for steel, aluminum, copper + derivatives imports into the U.S.

On April 2, 2026, a presidential proclamation revising the Section 232 tariff treatment of certain aluminum, steel, and… Read more 

Apr 7, 2026

Expiry review of whole potatoes SIMA case

Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more 

Mar 25, 2026

New import requirements for saunas, playground modules and prefabricated building kits containing wood components

Effective April 30, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating the import requirements for playground modules… Read more 

Mar 25, 2026

CBSA warns about Business Number (BN) hijacking

The CBSA is drawing attention to a criminal scheme involving fraudulent documents in the March 13, 2026, edition… Read more 

Mar 20, 2026

Government initiates safeguard inquiry into imports of certain vegetable goods

International trade rules allow Canada to temporarily restrict imports to allow Canadian producers to adapt. These temporary measures… Read more 

Mar 20, 2026

SIMA investigation into certain unarmored building cables from China

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more 

Mar 18, 2026

SIMA duties continue on certain carbon steel fasteners

Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more