Tribunal finds dumping of wire rod from China, Egypt and Vietnam injures Canadian industry
After conducting a preliminary injury inquiry the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced that it found a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain wire rod from the People’s Republic of China, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic […]
NAFTA Panel rules U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber are inconsistent with U.S. law
Global Affairs Canada announced that a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 panel issued it’s latest ruling on U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
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: Customs Notice 24-17: CARM: Launch to External Clients Rescheduled to October 2024 Government of Canada: Message to industry – Opening of the application period for the 2024-2025 […]
Global air cargo demand rose by 10.3 percent March
According to data for the month of March released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo demand rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023 levels (11.4% for international operations). This is the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.
The CBSA workers union is holding a nationwide strike vote
The Customs and Immigration Union and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, representing over 9,000 employees at Customs, have been holding a nationwide strike vote, starting on April 10 and ending on May 15.
Statistics Canada reports a $2.3 billion merchandise trade deficit in March
Statistics Canada reports that the country’s merchandise exports declined 5.3% in March, while imports were down 1.2%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $476 million in February to a deficit of $2.3 billion in March. This represents the largest trade deficit since June 2023.
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.
Canadian railways’ total freight volume was up 4.0% in February
Statistics Canada reports that Canadian railways transported 30.0 million tonnes of freight in February, up 4.0% from February 2023. Higher shipments of iron ores, other cereal grains as well as more containers helped bolster the year-over-year growth.
Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will soon be accepting ATA Carnets
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced that Saudi Arabia and the Philippines are joining the ATA Carnet International Guaranteeing Chain.
CBSA initiates dumping and subsidizing investigations on certain pea protein from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched investigations to determine whether certain pea protein from China are being sold at unfair prices in Canada and whether these goods are being subsidized.
