U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 2026 tariff rate quotas for various products, including food, agricultural, brooms, and apparel goods. The quota period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and quotas include specific limits and minimum access quantities for certain countries
Canada has announced measures to support its steel and lumber industries, including a 25% tariff on select steel products, reduced freight rates, homebuilding initiatives, and financial assistance. These steps aim to bolster domestic demand amid U.S. trade disruptions. Update: More detail on the measures’ scope and application is now available, and the CBSA has issued an update.
Have your say on CBSA’s Valuation for Duty Regulations! Canadian importers are invited to provide feedback on revised amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations, ensuring fair and clear rules for importing goods into Canada. Participate by email or survey before January 23, 2026, and help shape regulations that impact import compliance, duty valuation, and trade competitiveness.
Canada released Customs Notice 25-30 detailing how importers can claim duty and tax relief on goods tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The update sets rules for temporary and permanent imports, documentation, eligibility, and new CARM authority codes.
The White House expanded U.S. tariff exemptions for agricultural products on November 14, 2025. CBP guidance covers 237 HTSUS classifications and 11 additional categories, including tropical fruits, acai, coconut water, and baked goods. Importers must use designated subheadings for smooth compliance.
During the APEC 2025 meeting, Presidents Trump and Xi reached a landmark trade deal to rebalance U.S.-China economic relations and expand market access. On Nov. 4, the White House issued Executive Orders formalizing the agreement. Most recently, a CBP guidance on Nov. 7 confirmed the updated tariff rates, including the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and the reduction of fentanyl-related duties to 10%.
On September 30, 2025, CBP updated the ACE Secure Data Portal to allow trade users to submit U.S. bank information and receive refunds electronically through ACH. On October 30, 2025, CBP launched the automated ACE Portal account application process to simplify account setup for importers.
The U.S. will impose Section 232 tariffs starting Nov. 1, 2025, on heavy- and medium-duty trucks, parts, and buses to protect national security and boost U.S. production. CBP issued guidance Oct. 29 outlining filing rules, USMCA provisions, and domestic assembly and materials exemptions.
The United States and Cambodia finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement removing tariffs on all U.S. goods and improving market access. The deal covers digital trade, IP protection, customs modernization, and labor and environmental standards, marking a major step in strengthening U.S.–Cambodia trade ties.
The U.S. and Malaysia have reached a reciprocal trade agreement to expand market access for exporters, streamline tariffs and regulations, enforce labor and environmental standards, strengthen digital trade and IP protections, and open commercial opportunities across sectors including aerospace, energy, and critical minerals.
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