List of U.S. goods subject to Canada’s retaliatory 25% surtax effective March 4
Effective March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion of goods imported from the United States.
U.S. suspends tariffs on CUSMA origin compliant imports from Canada until April 2nd
The United States announced it agreed to suspend tariffs on CUSMA-compliant imports from Canada until April 2nd.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
CBSA initiates administrative review of values of stainless steel sinks from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an administrative review to update the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from China.
Canadian railways’ total freight volume was down slightly in December
Statistics Canada reports that Canadian railways transported 31.4 million tonnes of freight in December, down slightly (-0.8%) from December 2023.
OECD reports G20 merchandise trade declined in the fourth quarter of 2024
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that G20 merchandise trade declined in the fourth quarter of 2024 with exports and imports falling by 0.6% and 1.0%, respectively, compared with the third quarter of 2024.
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are coming into force today, March 4
American President Donald Trump decided to implement U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods on March 4.
Exports to the United States | Tariffs: Quebec Businesses “Are Facing a Lot of Order Cancellations” — 98.5 Montreal
Pierre-Marc Gervais, CEO of Axxess International and customs broker, explains the impact of the new tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian businesses. Listen to his interview with Patrick Lagacé on 98.5 FM.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist. Government of Canada: CFIA – Notice to Industry – New export option for some hardwood species to India Government of Canada: CFIA – Changes to the requirements to export forest […]
Global law enforcement operation results in 2,213 seizures of endangered animals and timber
Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and forestry trafficking networks, jointly coordinated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and INTERPOL.