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.
The United States and North Macedonia finalized a trade agreement to strengthen economic ties. North Macedonia will remove tariffs on all U.S. industrial and agricultural goods. The U.S. will maintain a 15% tariff on most North Macedonian products, with select items at 0%. The deal also addresses non-tariff barriers, digital trade, and energy security.
CBSA Customs Notice 26-03 updates mass adjustment submission rules effective February 2, 2026. Importers must submit Form BSF987, follow line consistency and reason code order rules, and ensure CAD adjustments comply with CARM requirements. Non-compliant cases will be rejected, and statutory time limits will not be protected.
The U.S. and Bangladesh finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement to expand bilateral trade. Bangladesh lowers duties on U.S. goods, while the U.S. applies a 19% reciprocal tariff, with selected products eligible for zero tariffs. The deal addresses non-tariff barriers, labor, environment, digital trade, and includes $3.5B in agriculture and $15B in energy deals.
The U.S. will apply an 18% reciprocal tariff on select Indian goods, while India reduces or eliminates duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products. On February. 9, 2026, a Fact Sheet confirmed the removal of the additional 25% tariff on Indian imports tied to Russian oil, with CBP guidance issued for correcting entries.
Canada has updated the U.S. Surtax Remission Order, expanding relief for steel, aluminum, motor vehicle, and aerospace goods. As of Dec. 24, 2025, remission covers eligible entities in manufacturing, processing, packaging, agriculture, health care, public safety, and national security. The February 2026 amendment further clarifies schedules, deadlines, and eligibility for all importers.
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