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Beyond Scrabble and Semantics: The tangible takeaways for importers from the SCOTUS hearing on IEEPA tariffs
By Jill Hurley and Tony Troia They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But what’s a word worth? Imagine attempting to ascribe a monetary value to a word like points in a game of Scrabble. In that most… Read more
CBP increases requests for information from importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly increased its use of Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action… Read more
U.S. imposes 25% tariff on certain semiconductors
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. administration issued a presidential proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of… Read more
Consultation: CFIA’s Modernization of the Seeds Regulations (Part II: Seed Potatoes)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments from all interested parties, including the public, on the modernization of… Read more
SIMA investigation into certain forged grinding media from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more
Final injury determination made by SIMA-CITT on certain thermal paper rolls from China
On January 8, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) made a finding of injury in regards to… Read more
Expiry review of heavy plate SIMA case
On January 5, 2026, the Government of Canada commenced an expiry review of the Heavy Plate Special Import… Read more
CITT makes final determination of dumping on certain steel wire
On January 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) made a final determination of injury in regards… Read more
Section 232 duties delayed on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities
On December 31, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation delaying the proposed Section 232 tariff increase on upholstered… Read more
Provisional SIMA duties now payable on certain oil country tubular goods
On December 22, 2025, the CBSA made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect to imports of certain… Read more
Importer of record changes coming into force January 1, 2026
On December 23, 2025, CBSA issued Customs notice 25-32 to confirm that the transition measures outlined in Customs… Read more