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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
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 of the… 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 and subsidizing… 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 CBP Form… 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
Canada imposes provisional surtax on imported wood cabinets and vanities
Ottawa, Canada – Effective July 31, 2026, the Government of Canada has implemented a provisional safeguard surtax on… Read more
CBP to increase user fees for fiscal year 2027, effective October 1, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced increases to several customs user fees for fiscal year 2027.… Read more
Provisional SIMA duties now payable on certain unarmoured building cable from China
On July 29, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing… Read more
Fall 2026 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the U.S.
The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that again this fall, they will be implementing temporary import… Read more
Canada launches public consultations on steel tariff-rate quota administration
The Government of Canada has initiated public consultations regarding the administration of Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQs) for certain steel… Read more