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In the Zone: A look at Foreign Trade Zones in the U.S. and Canada – Part 1
Written by John Moccia Regulatory Affairs, Canada It has been nearly a century since the Foreign Trade Zone… Read more
The TPP: Complexities of having the correct preferential duty
Written by Brad Lehigh, GTM Governance, Canada When the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership was released to the… Read more
When a NAFTA refund claim isn’t a refund
Written by Paul J. Diamond GTM Governance, Canada The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International… Read more
In Oakland, export growth could be the start of a trend
West Coast ports have been pushing through recoveries after the significant slowdowns and losses of business that plagued… Read more
In Japan, the Diet deliberates TPP
The long running debate over the implementation of the Trans Pacific Partnership has colored the political landscape of… Read more
Ontario Aviation Fuel Tax rate increase as of 1 April 2016
Effective April 1, 2016, the Ontario tax rate on aviation fuel increased from 4.7 cents to 5.7 cents per litre. Tax at the increased… Read more
CITT commences injury inquiry on large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China & Japan
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an injury inquiry on March 29, 2016 to determine if the… Read more
Lithium-Ion Battery shipments banned on passenger aircraft
The Minister of Transport has issued a new protective direction banning the shipment of lithium-ion batteries on passenger… Read more
Mega-ship’s visit to LA a sign of improved ILWU-PMA relations
As 2014 dragged on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began… Read more
Guidance on Importing Aquatic species
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Memorandum D19-8-5 provides guidelines concerning importation of aquatic species, import prohibitions and requirements… Read more