The Canada Border Services Agency repeals the 100% surtax on Chinese electric vehicles, effective March 1, 2026. Section 3 and Schedule 1 of the China Surtax Order 2024 are removed. Importers can update declarations and request refunds for previously paid surtax on passenger cars, trucks, buses, and delivery vans.
Following the Supreme Court decision on Feb. 20, 2026, the administration implemented a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122, effective Feb. 24. The measure targets persistent U.S. balance-of-payments deficits and dollar pressures. CBP issued guidance detailing affected imports, exemptions, and reporting requirements.
The Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, ending reciprocal, fentanyl, and Brazil-related measures effective February 23, 2026. CBP guidance issued on February 22, 2026 confirms termination of IEEPA duty collection and deactivation of related HTSUS numbers in ACE beginning February 24, 2026.
On February 20, President Trump imposed a 10% ad valorem duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24 for 150 days. Related executive orders direct agencies to wind down IEEPA tariffs and maintain the suspension of de minimis treatment. CBP's latest guidance confirms de minimis suspension and updated filing requirements.
The CFIA issued the eighth revision of Directive D-14-02 on February 19, 2026, adding chestnut and oak under new EU export requirements. The two-lined chestnut borer is now a regulated pest. Exporters must register, follow treatment and certification rules, and comply with systems-based phytosanitary standards for EU shipments.
The U.S. finalized a trade agreement with Indonesia, removing tariffs on over 99% of U.S. exports while maintaining a 19% reciprocal tariff. The deal addresses non-tariff barriers, strengthens digital trade and intellectual property protections, and includes $33 billion in commercial agreements across energy, aerospace, agriculture, and critical minerals.
The CITT confirmed that dumped and subsidized cast iron soil pipe imports from China injured Canadian producers. Anti-dumping duties of 444.2% and countervailing duties of 1,550.44 CNY per metric tonne are now in force under SIMA, with compliance handled through the CBSA’s CARM system.
The Canada Border Services Agency requests stakeholder feedback on updates to Memorandum D10‑18‑7, covering dairy imports and the Import Control List. Comments must be submitted in track changes to Stephanie Nakamura by March 5, 2026, ensuring regulations remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with current trade agreements and industry standards.
Canada’s 2025–2026 wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will fill at 20:59 p.m. EST on February 19, 2026. “Within access commitment” tariff items will close, and any imports accounted for after the cut-off will be classified under over access rates. General Import Permit No. 20 will be suspended for the affected goods until July 31, 2026.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) amended the Common Names for Ingredients and Components, updating terminology for milk and modified milk ingredients and their French equivalents. The Industry Labelling Tool reflects these changes. Businesses have until Jan. 1, 2030 to update food labels to comply with the new requirements.
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