The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it has determined Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights abuses, human rights violations, and the dismantling of the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce. This determination was made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974,…
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François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, has announced extended relief measures to help Canadian businesses affected by tariffs imposed by the United States. To protect Canadian workers and minimize the economic impact of the surtaxes, the government is extending key exemptions for an additional two months: Manufacturing and Agricultural Inputs: The current exemption…
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The US government has announced a strict new measure aimed at deterring tariff evasion through transshipment. While full guidance is still pending, officials have confirmed that a 40% penalty tariff will be applied to shipments found to be routed through third countries to avoid tariffs. Unlike other penalty scenarios, no mitigation will be allowed—meaning importers…
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially expired on September 30, ending 25 years of duty-free treatment for many US imports from sub-Saharan African countries. Despite strong bipartisan support, Congress was unable to renew the program before the deadline, leaving US importers and supply chain partners facing new tariff exposure and potential sourcing challenges.…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 15, 2025, and November 1, 2025. These GRIs will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. October 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that it continues to experience delays in the transmission of outbound Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest messages. While inbound data is being received and processed normally, the release of outbound messages—including acknowledgements, reject messages, Release Notification System (RNS) updates, and completeness notices—remains delayed. Although the underlying…
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On September 29, President Trump issued a proclamation introducing new Section 232 tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and other wood products. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently confirmed, through CSMS guidance, that these tariffs will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14, and provided instructions for entry and filing procedures." According…
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UPDATED: 10/1/2025—Key trade and tariff operations are moving forward largely unaffected by the recent government funding lapse. USTR is keeping all 237 employees on staff, emphasizing its role in advising the President on tariff negotiations. Commerce will continue most export control work, with the Bureau of Industry and Security retaining the majority of its staff.…
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On Thursday night, September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social a new set of tariffs that will take effect October 1. These measures target a range of imports, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, with the stated goal of encouraging US manufacturing and protecting domestic industries. PharmaceuticalsA 100% tariff will be placed on branded…
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Since January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has rolled out a series of new tariff measures under multiple trade authorities, including IEEPA and Section 232. These actions cover a wide range of imports including steel, aluminum, autos, copper, and more. To help make sense of these fast-moving developments, a timeline has been published that outlines:…
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