The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host FY 2026 TRLED webinars on trade violation reporting. Sessions cover the Trade Violations Reporting tool and EAPA allegation filings. Due to a partial DHS shutdown, the March 31 and April 2 webinars are canceled. Meanwhile, registration is now open for June webinars.
We are proud to announce that once again, GHY has been announced a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies, retaining its Platinum Club status for the 12th consecutive year, maintaining its status as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years. Full details here.
EU phytosanitary requirements for oak and chestnut wood from Canada and the United States require bark-free material and heat treatment at 56°C for 30 minutes. These rules apply starting October 15, 2026 and affect logs, lumber, and related solid wood exports under new EU plant health measures and compliance standards.
Canada reminds importers of MERV reporting requirements for marine engines, vessels, and off-road recreational vehicles. Importation Declarations are required before entry, and End-of-Model-Year reports are due by June 1, with reporting requirements varying based on import volume and compliance obligations under the regulations.
Auto parts self-certification allows importers to declare certain goods under Section 232 automotive tariff rules when products may be used in vehicle manufacturing or repair. Learn HTSUS classifications, eligibility conditions, and how USMCA provisions can help offset duties for qualifying imports under current CBP guidance.
The U.S. Department of Commerce introduced HTSUS 9903.82.01 for products that contain no aluminum, steel, or copper under the Section 232 trade remedy program. The update applies retroactively to April 6, 2026, and may require importers to amend entries previously filed under exemption 9903.82.03 for qualifying non-metal goods.
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued procedures under Proclamation 10984 allowing eligible steel and aluminum producers in Canada and Mexico to apply for tariff reductions. The program covers imports used in automobiles, trucks, buses, and related parts. CBP guidance clarifies entry reporting procedures for approved USMCA-qualifying MHDVs.
Canada introduced temporary restrictions on certain U.S. swine imports after pseudorabies cases were confirmed in Iowa and Texas. The USDA suspended export certification for raw inedible swine by-products, untreated swine blood products, and raw swine manure. Edible pork products and pork-based pet food remain eligible for import.
Canada introduces a $1.5 billion support package for tariff-affected industries, including a $1 billion BDC financing program and $500 million for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The funding supports businesses in steel, aluminum, and copper sectors through liquidity support, productivity improvements, and market diversification.
Canada and Mercosur are working toward a free trade agreement that could be signed by year-end after eight years of negotiations. The deal aims to expand market access, with potential tariff reductions of up to 35% across key export sectors, including machinery, chemicals, and forestry. The deal seeks to build stronger trade ties with South America.
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