The CBSA has initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into certain truck and bus tires originating in or exported from China. The investigations cover specified new and retreaded pneumatic rubber tires for medium and heavy vehicles. Importers should review the product definition, tariff classifications, and investigation timeline as the CBSA proceeds with its review.
Canada will impose new counter-tariffs of 15%, 25%, or 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S.-origin goods effective 12:01 a.m. September 8, 2026, matching U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs dollar for dollar. Importers should confirm tariff classification, verify U.S. origin under CUSMA marking rules, and check with their customs broker on remission eligibility before the deadline.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has imposed provisional SIMA duties on certain decorative and non-structural plywood from China, effective August 24, 2026. Provisional duty rates vary by exporter, while imports from exporters without specific rates face a 227.5% duty. The measure covers specified plywood products and includes several exclusions.
Global Affairs Canada is reminding stakeholders to share their views on Canada’s steel TRQ administration under Item 82 of the Import Control List. The public consultation closes August 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Importers and other interested parties can submit feedback online.
Canada imposed a 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets, vanities, and subassemblies effective July 31, 2026. The safeguard measure applies to specified goods under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, with importers required to declare covered goods through CAD filings and report safeguard code 26169A.
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.
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.
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.
CUSMA gives Canadian small businesses access to preferential tariff treatment and a common framework for trade with the United States and Mexico. Learn about eight key benefits, certification requirements, customs procedures, and the 2026 Joint Review.
CBSA concluded its expiry review of photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, finding that ending the existing order would likely continue dumping and subsidizing. Separately, it initiated an expiry review of refined sugar imports from multiple countries, with questionnaire responses due August 7, 2026.
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