Tribunal to review expiry of duties on stainless steel sinks from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its order made in February 2018, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of certain stainless steel sinks from China, and and if this would likely result in injury to the domestic industry.
CITES adds a record number of species to be regulated in international trade

Representatives of more than 160 governments, Parties to the Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and flora (CITES), reaffirmed their commitment to address the biodiversity crisis by adopting proposals to regulate international trade in more than 500 new species.
Trans-Pacific Partnership enters into force for Malaysia on November 29

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force for Malaysia on November 29, 2022.
Canada and Ecuador launch exploratory talks toward free trade agreement

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, and Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Julio José Prado, launched exploratory talks toward a potential free trade agreement between the two countries.
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.
Planning to spend some time in a warmer country this winter?

If you are planning a trip abroad this winter you may want to look at some Canadian Government websites that provide useful traveller information.
G20 merchandise trade falls for the first time in two years

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that G20 merchandise trade fell for the first time in two years in value terms in the third quarter of 2022, retreating from the recent high levels in Q2 2022.
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.
Electronic ATA temporary admission Carnet should replace paper version in 2024

A World Customs Organization (WCO) Committee and the Contracting Parties to the Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet for the Temporary Admission of Goods (ATA Convention) recently held a meeting on the transition from paper ATA Carnets to an electronic Carnet system.
Seaway cargo shipments are now closer to 2021 levels after a strong October

The Chamber of Marine Commerce reports that with a significant increase in grain shipments in October, monthly tonnage of this core commodity moving through the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system continues to trend upwards.