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.
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.
As relayed by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, CBSA identified Memorandum D10-2-3 for repeal as part of its trade memorandum review. The policy covers raw sugar tariff classification, sampling, and testing. CBSA said the information is no longer valid, has low usage rates, and no longer represents a policy issue.
CFIA updates zoosanitary certification rules for pet food imports from Mexico, introducing two certificates based on product type. Processed pet food and simple pet chews follow separate requirements. A transition period runs until August 22, 2026, while existing rules remain for select products and trans-shipment imports.
Global Affairs Canada is proposing amendments to General Import Permit No. 83 requiring aluminum importers to report country of smelt and cast (CSC) data. The Canada Border Services Agency will collect this information through the Single Window system. The proposal is open for public consultation until May 4, 2026.
China revised pet food export registration for Canadian establishments. CFIA now requires a new checklist and registration table for GACC submission. Chinese audits are removed, but CFIA inspections remain mandatory. Exporters must resubmit pending applications using updated documents before approval through the DAPQ system.
Canada expanded Russia sanctions under SOR/2026-61 by adding 100 vessels linked to the shadow fleet. The measure restricts services to oil and cargo ships involved in transporting sanctioned goods. It strengthens enforcement against sanctions evasion and aligns with G7 efforts to curb Russia’s energy-driven revenues.
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