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The EU VAT rate explained through 4 questions
The new European Union (EU) Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations that went into effect Jan. 1, 2015, have already… Read more
PORTS Act introduced in response to concluded PMA-ILWU talks
A bill introduced by two Republican senators is a manifestation of the lingering displeasure with the long-running and… Read more
Minister of Transport to amend Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
The Minister of Transport announced new amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations that would enhance reporting… Read more
USTR reallocates unused fiscal year 2015 TRQ for raw cane sugar
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced they have reallocated country-specific allotments for raw… Read more
Government of Canada seeking to retaliate against U.S.’ COOL measures
On May 18, 2015 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States’ COOL policy for the… Read more
Government of Canada to remove sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products
The Department of Finance has announced a proposal to remove the sales tax on certain feminine hygiene products… Read more
PMA-ILWU contract ratified, but ports not out of the woods yet
Although the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) settled on contract terms months… Read more
CFIA updates policy on imports at risk of foot and mouth disease exposure
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated their policy directive relating to products and other material things… Read more
WTO nixes country of origin labeling rules
Compliance protocols are about to get a lot less restrictive for Canada and Mexico-based meat producers after the… Read more
Softwood lumber export surge charge applies to Alberta region for April 2015
The Canada Revenue Agency has issued notice SWLN47 to provide exporters of softwood lumber products under the Softwood… Read more