Consultations on the potential accession of Costa Rica to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

At the 8th Meeting of the CPTPP Commission in November 2024, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members achieved consensus to establish an accession working group for Costa Rica. The final decision will be dependent on the consensus of the CPTPP Parties.
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.
U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all imports of aluminum and steel starting March 12

U.S. President Donald President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation on Monday imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
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.
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canadian retaliation on U.S. goods were suspended for 30 days

After weeks of threats from Donald Trump, the U.S. President and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found common ground on Monday during an afternoon phone call.
Consultation on expanding security clearances at Canadian ports

The Government of Canada announced a public consultation to gather feedback on expanding security screening requirements at Canada’s ports.
Canada and Ecuador conclude free trade agreement negotiations

Canada and Ecuador announced the conclusion of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations this week. Canada and Ecuador began negotiations for an FTA in April 2024.
Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $708 million in December

Statistics Canada announced that Canada’s merchandise exports increased 4.9% in December, while imports were up 2.3%.
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 closes review of normal values of certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it has concluded an administrative review of the normal values and export prices of certain upholstered domestic seating originating in or exported from China and Vietnam by required exporters that have not submitted a response to the CBSA’s request for dumping information by the due date.


