The United States will impose a 15% Section 232 tariff and Minimum Import Prices on covered polysilicon and derivative imports effective December 4, 2026. The proclamation also introduces new importer documentation requirements, CBP enforcement measures, and incentives for companies investing in U.S. polysilicon production.
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.
CBP issued guidance on Post Summary Correction (PSC) processing changes effective August 5, 2026. The update covers ACH payment requirements, full payment rules, interest handling, and filing exceptions for certain suspended entries. Importers and brokers must follow the updated requirements when submitting PSCs through the Automated Broker Interface.
President Trump established a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface product imports following an ITC finding of serious injury to the U.S. industry. The measure covers specific HTSUS classifications, includes annual quota adjustments, and takes effect August 15, 2026, with exemptions for certain countries and trade agreement partners.
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.
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 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.
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.
Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies takes effect July 24, 2026, at rates of 10 to 12.5 percent. Canada's rate is 10 percent, with a USMCA exemption. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued entry filing guidance covering HTSUS numbers, general and country-specific exemptions, and the reporting order for entries.
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