Consultations on trade measures to prevent diversion of steel products into Canada
The Government of Canada announced the launch of a 30-day public consultation on possible trade measures to protect against the threat of diversion of steel products from third countries into the Canadian market as a result of the recent trade measures by the U.S.
CBSA gives importers a 30-day extension to submit financial security before the end of CARM transition
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that importers will now have until 3 am EDT on May 20, 2025, to post their financial security in the Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system.
U.S. will impose a 25 percent duty on all imported vehicles
American President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts.
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 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.