Consultation on the renewal of Canada’s tariff preferences for developing countries
The Department of Finance seeks feedback on proposals for the renewal of Canada’s tariff preference programs for imports from developing and least developed countries (LDCs), two of which are set to expire at the end of 2024.
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.
WTO members show restraint in trade-restrictive measures despite economic uncertainty
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) continued to exercise restraint in imposing trade restrictions according to the WTO Director-General’s mid-year report on trade-related developments covering mid-October 2021 to mid-May 202.
Global air cargo demand tended to stabilize in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June 2022 data on global air cargo markets.
Canada puts in place temporary handgun import ban
The Government of Canada announced a temporary import ban on the importation of restricted handguns until proposed amendments to the Firearms Act under Bill C-21 come into force.
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.
Consultation on changes to international phytosanitary measures standards
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments on proposed revisions to the international standards for phytosanitary measures under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
WTO publishes 2022 edition of World Tariff Profiles
The World Trade Organization (WTO) published the 2022 edition of World Tariff Profiles, which provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories.
Canada posted a $5.0 billion trade surplus in June
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports increased 2.0% in June, mostly on crude oil and gold exports. Meanwhile, imports rose 1.7%, mainly on energy products.
Tribunal maintains injury finding on large diameter line pipe from China and Japan
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced that it continued its October 2016 order concerning the dumping of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China and Japan and the subsidizing of these goods from China.