CFIA seeks feedback on draft directive D-25-02 for the Wood Products Export Program, setting phytosanitary requirements for Canada’s sawn wood exports. The consultation outlines registration rules and compliance measures for exporters, with comments accepted until August 17, 2026, before final publication on the CFIA website.
Canada issued Notice to Importers Item 82 Serial No. 1163 updating steel tariff-rate quotas effective June 28, 2026 under revised Year 2 allocations for non-FTA and non-CUSMA partners. Quota volumes adjust across key steel categories, including hot-rolled sheet, steel plate, cold-rolled sheet, and structural steel.
Canada has tabled legislation to strengthen its import ban on goods produced with forced labour. The Act reinforces existing measures, improves enforcement through federal coordination and evidence-based processes, and supports alignment with international efforts to eliminate forced labour from global supply chains.
CBP issued updated Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. The document consolidates 19 U.S.C. § 1307, UFLPA, and CAATSA, introduces unified enforcement process maps, outlines detention and exclusion procedures, and expands appendices with supply chain documentation, due diligence examples, and CBP notices.
On May 7, the CIT ruled the 10% Section 122 tariffs unlawful and ordered refunds for named plaintiffs. On June 11, the Federal Circuit granted a stay, pausing that injunction and allowing tariffs to remain in effect while the appeal proceeds. The court found likely success on appeal and potential irreparable harm absent a stay.
CBP informed the U.S. Court of International Trade that it expects to deploy reconciliation entry processing for IEEPA tariff refunds by June 29. According to the agency, since CAPE Phase 1 launched, more than 16 million entries have been processed and approximately $22 billion in refunds sent to Treasury for disbursement.
Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper apply to the full customs value of imports. Rates include 50%, 25%, and 15% through 2027. A June 1 proclamation adjusts Annex I-C rates, expands coverage, and lowers thresholds. CBP guidance provides updated HTS classifications and reporting rules effective June 8, 2026.
Canada has introduced measures to support its steel and lumber industries, including a 25% tariff on certain steel products, reduced freight rates, and financial aid. On December 12, 2025, steel TRQs under item 82 were updated. On June 3, 2026, key steel and aluminum tariff measures were extended to June 2027.
USTR has determined that several Brazilian trade practices are actionable under Section 301, including digital trade restrictions, tariff policies, intellectual property enforcement gaps, ethanol market access issues, and deforestation concerns. The agency has proposed responsive action and is accepting public comments ahead of final decisions in July 2026.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting public comments on a proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade to manage reciprocal tariff adjustments on non-sensitive goods. Separately, it has proposed Section 301 duties on 60 economies linked to forced labor concerns, with rates of 10% to 12.5% and key exemptions under review.
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