Canada Extends Tariff Relief for Businesses Impacted by US Countermeasures

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Canada Extends Tariff Relief for Businesses Impacted by US Countermeasures

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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AGOA Expiration: What US Shippers Need to Know

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AGOA Expiration: What US Shippers Need to Know

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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10/15 & 11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

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10/15 & 11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

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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CBSA Outbound Message Delays Expected to Continue

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CBSA Outbound Message Delays Expected to Continue

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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New Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Furniture, and Wood Products Begin October 14

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Furniture, and Wood Products Begin October 14

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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