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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
CBP announces Broker Known Importer Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that they are implementing a “Broker-Known Importer Program” (BKIP), allowing… Read more
ILWU ratifies contract; stability expected to return to U.S. West Coast ports
The membership of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Friday voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract that… Read more
U.S. ITC: No anti-dumping orders on 53-foot containers from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that U.S. industry is not materially injured by imports of 53-foot… Read more
Fast track clears key Senate vote
Despite a contingent of Democrats balking at President Barack Obama's assertions that Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) will bring… Read more
TPA vote may come on Thursday
Heading into the Memorial Day recess, senators supporting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) hope to bring the controversial measure… Read more
Senate overwhelmingly passes GSP
In a vote of 97 in favor and only one against, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize Generalized… Read more
Senate approves CBP reauthorization and renewal of GSP, AGOA and Haiti FTAs
On May 14, 2015, the Senate passed two bills on trade. One reauthorized trade facilitation and trade enforcement… Read more
Softwood lumber export tax increases for June, 2015
Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for a reduction in the export… Read more
TPA fails to pass Senate
In a vote that largely split down partisan lines, a trade deal that President Barack Obama and his… Read more