With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, CBSA has modernized its approach to trade compliance enforcement. The agency can now conduct more targeted and timely verifications, while continuing to encourage voluntary compliance and support a level playing field for importers. As part of this approach, CBSA has identified several key…
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On December 26, 2025, the Government of Canada announced new trade measures imposing a 25% tariff on a broad range of steel derivative products imported into Canada from all countries. The tariff applies to goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after December 26, 2025. Issued by the Department of Finance Canada, this measure…
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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 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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Canada will eliminate all tariffs on US goods covered by the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) starting September 1. The move comes as Canada continues negotiations with the US on a broader trade framework. While tariffs will remain in place on steel, aluminum, and autos, Canada emphasized that the decision is meant to protect the competitiveness of…
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In a significant move to protect domestic steel production and ensure fair trade practices, the Government of Canada has imposed a temporary surtax on specific imported steel products. As of June 27, 2025, certain steel goods entering Canada will be subject to a 50% surtax on the value for duty, under the authority of the Order Imposing…
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WHITE PAPER PREVIEW Canadian exporters face a dynamic global trade environment, especially when trading with the United States and expanding to other international markets. The NOD framework – Navigating the Risks, Optimization, and Diversification – provides a strategic approach to strengthen global trade success. This guide lays out each NOD component with focused strategies, followed by the five foundational…
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In response to the Trump administration’s latest tariff announcement, both China and Canada have rolled out retaliatory tariffs aimed at the US. As these retaliatory actions unfold, businesses in both China, Canada, and the US will be forced to navigate a more complex and unpredictable global marketplace. China's Response to “Liberation Day” Beginning April 10,…
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Canada has announced a 25 percent tariff on a wide range of US-origin goods, in response to the US government's continued tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. These tariffs, amounting to $29.8 billion in affected products, took effect at 12:01 am on March 13, 2025. The newly imposed tariffs specifically target goods originating from…
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President Trump has announced a postponement of the 25 percent tariffs on certain goods from Mexico and Canada that were set to go into effect March 4, 2025. The pause applies to goods from Mexico and Canada that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade deal negotiated during Trump’s first term. Amendments have been…
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