CBSA initiates dumping and subsidizing investigations on polyethylene terephthalate resin from China and Pakistan
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched investigations to determine whether polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin originating in or exported from China and Pakistan is being sold at unfair prices in Canada and whether PET resin originating in or exported from China is being subsidized.
Global air cargo demand was up 3.2 percent in January
According to data for January released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth.
Canada’s merchandise trade surplus reached $4.0 billion in January
Statistics Canada announced that, in the context of tariff threats on Canadian goods, Canada’s merchandise exports increased 5.5% im January while imports were up 2.3%. It was a fourth consecutive monthly increase for exports and imports, and both reached record highs in January.
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 starts dumping and subsidizing investigations on renewable diesel from the United States
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), initiated investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States.
China will impose tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal, peas, fish, seafood and pork products
The Government of China announced that it will be imposing a 100 percent tariff on Canadian canola oil and meal, and peas and a 25 percent tariff on fish, seafood and pork products.
U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on all imports of aluminum and steel starting March 12
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had issued a proclamation in February imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
Canada sets new 25% tariffs on more U.S. goods in reply to U.S. duty on Canadian steel and aluminum products
Canadian Ministers outlined the Government of Canada’s response to the 25 per cent tariffs the U.S. unjustifiably imposed on all Canadian steel and aluminum products on March 12.
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 will increase examinations of inbound and outbound shipments to intercept narcotics
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the launch of Operation Blizzard, a targeted, cross-country initiative aimed at intercepting illegal contraband arriving and leaving Canada, with a focus on fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics.
