Trade News

May 22, 2025

What’s old is new again: New trade wars are giving old duty-saving mechanisms new life 

By Jeff Fraser  I’m going to begin by acknowledging that I may be dating myself when I ask this, but… Read more 

May 20, 2025

Government of Canada initiates SIMA investigation into certain steel strapping

On May 12, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the launch of a SIMA investigation respecting the alleged… Read more 

May 20, 2025

Phase 2 of the new organic import requirements coming May 26, 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has sent out a reminder regarding the new organic certificate requirement, scheduled for May… Read more 

May 13, 2025

Temporary reduced tariff rate on certain China-origin imports

Beginning February 3, 2025, the U.S. government began imposing a series of periodically escalating tariffs on goods originating… Read more 

May 12, 2025

Renewable diesel SIMA investigation terminated

On May 5, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), advised that it has terminated the preliminary SIMA… Read more 

May 12, 2025

Government of Canada commences an expiry review of certain carbon steel fasteners from China and Taiwan

On May 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the commencement of an expiry review of the fasteners… Read more 

May 12, 2025

SIMA duties continue on certain silicon metal originating in China

On April 30, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), in conjunction with the CBSA, concluded an expiry… Read more 

May 9, 2025

Unlocking New Opportunities: The UK-India Trade Agreement

The UK and India have finalized a trade agreement aimed at reducing barriers to trade and fostering economic… Read more 

May 1, 2025

New duty offsets available for auto parts

On April 29, 2025, the U.S. government announced an amendment to its tariff policy on automobiles and automobile… Read more 

Apr 29, 2025

Drastic changes in the U.S.-EU trade situation

The landscape of U.S.-EU trade is undergoing significant shifts, with profound implications for various industries. From automotive to… Read more