CARM Timeline on Late Payment Penalties and Interest
The CBSA has announced temporary relief from late payment penalties and interest until March 31, 2025, with key dates set for penalties and collection measures to resume.
Interim Final Rule for USMCA Implementing Regulations
Discover the key updates in the USMCA Interim Final Rule effective March 2025, including new regulations for automotive goods, textiles, and trade compliance. Learn how these changes impact vehicle certifications, recordkeeping, and duty programs.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canada for Feb. 1
President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports starting February 1, citing concerns about migration and fentanyl crossing the border. The announcement came during an Oval Office signing ceremony Monday evening, where Trump outlined his intention to overhaul the trade system to prioritize American workers and families.
CARM Relief Period on Late Accounting Ends on Jan. 19, 2025
Canada Customs has issued a reminder regarding the transition measures which provided temporary relief from late accounting penalties will end on January 19, 2025.
GHY International Stays True to Winnipeg in Majority Sale to SeaFort
Winnipeg Free Press columnist Martin Cash highlights GHY International's historic transition to majority ownership by Halifax-based SeaFort Capital. With a focus on preserving the Winnipeg company’s 124-year legacy, CEO Rick Riess ensured local roots and values remain central to the deal. Read more about the community-focused sale and what it means for Winnipeg’s business landscape.
GHY International Announces SeaFort Capital Investment
GHY is proud to announce that it has received a majority investment from SeaFort Capital, a Canadian private equity firm. This investment includes Geo. H. Young & Co. Ltd. and GHY USA Inc., marking a pivotal moment in the company’s history.
DHS Adds 37 More Companies to the Forced Labor List (UFLPA)
DHS expands the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List to 144, adding 37 companies linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, effective November 25, 2024. Find out if your imports are affected.
Reporting on Country of Melt and Pour on Steel Mandatory Jan. 21
Effective January 21, 2025, steel importers must report the Country of Melt and Pour (COM)—where raw steel is first melted and poured—through the Single Window Integrated Import Declaration (SW IID) as a mandatory condition for import compliance.
CBP Proposes New Regulations on De Minimis/LVS Shipments
CBP’s new proposed rule on low-value (de minimis) shipments could reshape trade—discover how these changes aim to curb illicit activity, enhance transparency, and challenge importers to rethink their compliance strategies.
U.S. Trade Round-Up: Latest Updates
This week's U.S. Trade Round-Up highlights the USTR's Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor policies, Mexico's new import duties under the IMMEX program, updates to antidumping and countervailing duty regulations, and the CPSC's rule mandating electronic filing for compliance certificates. It also covers CBP’s wood packaging compliance guidance, FDA’s revised Intended Use Codes, and preliminary AD/CV duties on aluminum containers from China. Stay informed on these developments and their impact on U.S. trade and compliance.
