Trade News

Feb 28, 2025

CBSA initiates administrative review of certain stainless-steel sinks from China

Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by CBSA to update normal values, export prices or amounts of subsidy and to establish… Read more 

Feb 24, 2025

Nova Scotia HST reduction coming April 1, 2025

Nova Scotia’s harmonized sales tax (HST) rate will be reduced by one per cent from 15 to 14 per cent,… Read more 

Feb 24, 2025

Government consults with Canadians on the potential joining of Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement in force between Canada and 10… Read more 

Feb 19, 2025

CBSA initiates administrative review of Heavy Plate SIMA case

Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by CBSA to update normal values, export prices, or amounts of subsidy; to… Read more 

Feb 19, 2025

Additional duties on China and Hong Kong effective February 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order instituting additional tariffs on goods from China and Hong Kong.… Read more 

Feb 19, 2025

SIMA – Government of Canada commences an expiry review of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate

On February 11, 2025, the Government of Canada commenced an expiry review of the steel plate 7 SIMA case… Read more 

Feb 18, 2025

CBSA concludes SIMA re-investigation of certain oil country tubular goods

Re-investigations are conducted periodically by the CBSA to update normal values, export prices or amounts of subsidy and… Read more 

Feb 13, 2025

Importers can act now to guard against tariff impact

Understanding the specifics of the tariff actions can help importers prepare for what’s to come By Candace Sider… Read more 

Feb 11, 2025

China Surtax Remission Order now in effect

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) posted Customs Notice 25-05 to provide information on the China Surtax Remission Order… Read more 

Feb 6, 2025

Changes coming soon to import requirements for organic products

Through a two-phase project, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been working on strengthening import controls for… Read more