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CBSA Imposes Provisional Duties Up to 225.9% on Unarmoured Building Cables from China

2026-07-31T04:09:18+00:00July 31st, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CBSA imposed provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties on unarmoured building cables and conductors from China under SIMA. Effective July 29, 2026, subject goods face exporter-specific rates, while imports without specific rates face a 225.9% provisional duty.

U.S. To Restrict Exports Of Recoverable Critical Minerals

2026-07-31T06:03:25+00:00July 31st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

President Trump issued a Defense Production Act determination authorizing Commerce to take action on recoverable critical minerals and materials. The measure covers materials such as black mass, rare-earth magnets, and mineral-containing waste while addressing supply risks linked to foreign dependence and national defense needs.

CFIA Latest Updates: Temporary Romaine Lettuce Import Requirements and Animal Feed Consultations

2026-07-31T02:26:13+00:00July 29th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CFIA has renewed temporary import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce for the 2026 harvest season. Meanwhile, the agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed livestock feed ingredient updates before finalizing its decisions.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entry Now Open

2026-07-29T06:54:42+00:00July 29th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened July 27, 2026, adding a third crossing point to the Windsor-Detroit corridor. With 24 primary inspection lanes, dedicated trusted trader access, and new detection infrastructure, the port of entry brings added capacity to a corridor moving 30% of Canada-U.S. truck trade.

Share Your Views: Canada Seeks Feedback on Steel TRQ Administration (Item 82)

2026-07-28T11:57:05+00:00July 28th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Global Affairs Canada has opened public consultations on the administration of steel tariff-rate quotas under item 82 of the Import Control List. The consultation runs from July 23 to August 19, 2026, and is open to importers, manufacturers, industry associations, and any other interested party.

U.S. Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQs) for 2027

2026-07-24T07:31:21+00:00July 24th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

Starting mid-2026, the U.S. began releasing tariff-rate quota (TRQ) bulletins for the 2027 cycle through CBP and USTR. This page tracks quota periods, opening dates, country-specific allocations, and first-come, first-served limits across affected commodities, and will be updated as additional bulletins are released throughout the year.

U.S. and Jordan Sign New Reciprocal Trade Agreement

2026-07-23T05:04:29+00:00July 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

The U.S. and Jordan signed a new reciprocal trade agreement on July 21, 2026, building on the 2000 Free Trade Agreement, with new rules on forced labour, customs modernization, digital trade, and national security cooperation. Jordan has also committed to new US investments, including aircraft purchases and Hikma Pharmaceuticals' $1 billion investment.

U.S. Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods (CBP Guidance Available)

2026-07-23T05:03:26+00:00July 22nd, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

USTR's 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports took effect July 22, 2026, with exemptions for Section 232 goods, civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, donations, and informational materials. CBP's July 21 guidance details the applicable HTSUS headings, entry filing sequence, and transition rules for in-transit goods entered before July 29.

CBP to Deploy Entry Type 13 Test for U.S. Mail Processing in ACE

2026-07-22T05:40:25+00:00July 21st, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is testing Entry Type 13 (ET13), a new ACE entry type for USPS international mail shipments, implementing two June 24, 2026 Federal Register notices on mail entry and de minimis suspension. Deployment runs from the CERT environment on July 24, 2026, to Production on September 22, 2026

U.S. Orders Section 232 Aerospace Trade Talks; No Immediate Tariffs

2026-07-13T15:33:14+00:00July 10th, 2026|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs, United States Imports|

On July 9, 2026, President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. No new tariffs were imposed, but the administration may act if no deal is reached within 180 days.

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