Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued an email notice concerning the import and admissibility requirements for all the end uses of organic dairy products:
U.S. pushes ahead in CUSMA dispute on Canadian dairy tariff-rate quota policies

The United States formally requested a dispute settlement panel under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) regarding Canada’s administration of its dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs).
Canada joins the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, recently joined U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai,, in announcing the launch of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP).
Global exports of intermediate goods post sustained growth in second quarter of 2022

The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that global exports of intermediate goods (IGs) grew 4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022 to US$ 2.5 trillion, driven by the increase in shipments of intermediate food products.
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 23-01: Trade Office Closure (Toronto, Ontario). Government of Canada: Memorandum D3-5-1 – Marine Pre-load/Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements. Government of Canada: C-7: 2023 Steel industry classifications […]
Get help with foreign trade barriers from Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada can help Canadian exporters and investors dealing with trade barriers in foreign countries.
Canada and the United Kingdom to advance bilateral work on mutual FTA

Last week Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, met with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, on the margins of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Canada and U.S. announce new NEXUS interview option to expand enrolment capacity

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are moving forward with a new option to increase the enrolment capacity for new and renewing NEXUS members.
U.S. proceeds with fourth administrative reviews of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, issued a statement regarding the fourth administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
CUSMA Panel concurs with Canada and Mexico on rules of origin for automotive goods

A Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) dispute settlement panel issued its decision on an appeal filed by Mexico and Canada concerning the U.S. interpretation of the Agreement’s rules of origin for automotive products.