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.
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.
The U.S. and Jordan signed a new reciprocal trade agreement on July 21, 2026, building on the 2000 Free Trade Agreement, with new rules on forced labour, customs modernization, digital trade, and national security cooperation. Jordan has also committed to new US investments, including aircraft purchases and Hikma Pharmaceuticals' $1 billion investment.
USTR's 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports took effect July 22, 2026, with exemptions for Section 232 goods, civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, donations, and informational materials. CBP's July 21 guidance details the applicable HTSUS headings, entry filing sequence, and transition rules for in-transit goods entered before July 29.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is testing Entry Type 13 (ET13), a new ACE entry type for USPS international mail shipments, implementing two June 24, 2026 Federal Register notices on mail entry and de minimis suspension. Deployment runs from the CERT environment on July 24, 2026, to Production on September 22, 2026
On July 9, 2026, President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. No new tariffs were imposed, but the administration may act if no deal is reached within 180 days.
CBSA has amended Customs Notice 25-19, extending the import deadline for goods covered under sections 1, 2, and 3.1, and Schedule 1 to July 1, 2027. The update also adds Schedule 6 for eligible steel and aluminum goods, introduces special authorization code 25-0466T01, and expands the authorization codes used to file surtax remission claims.
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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