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CBSA releases Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) for 2015
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 14-028, announcing the release of the Canadian Automated… Read more
USDA proposes expansion of organic assessment exemption
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to expand exemptions for certified organic products from assessment fees… Read more
EU eases legislation on biotech crops, removing trade obstacles
With the U.S. and European Union (EU) currently in the midst of free trade talks, a recent move… Read more
CBSA final determinations respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are now payable on certain concrete reinforcing bar released from customs on or after… Read more
Two decades after NAFTA, Mexican carriers to be allowed in U.S.
Just over 20 years ago, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) included a stipulation allowing Mexican truckers to… Read more
ILWU, PMA negotiations remain contentious
Despite the involvement of a federal mediator in contract negotiations over the past week, West Coast dockworkers are… Read more
Additional sanctions imposed on North Korea
President Obama has issued an Executive Order expanding the scope of economic sanctions imposed on North Korea. New… Read more
Federal mediators to enter ILWU, PMA negotiations
Two West Coast port groups came to an agreement to allow federal mediators to step into long-standing negotiations that… Read more
CBSA initiates expiry review investigation on whole potatoes
On December 31, 2014, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation to determine if there will… Read more
CITT initiates expiry review investigation on whole potatoes
On December 30, 2014, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that they will conduct an expiry review… Read more