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New US Import Restrictions and Tariff Changes Affect Certain Canadian Goods

September 14, 2026 Canada, Word from the White House

New US import restrictions and tariff changes affecting certain Canadian goods take effect in September, creating additional considerations for importers across several product categories. Importers should review how these changes may affect their products and supply chains. CBP has issued guidance outlining the new requirements. On September 8, 2026, the Administration issued proclamations modifying the…

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Canada Announces New Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Effective September 8

August 26, 2026 Canada, Global News

Canada will impose new retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of US goods beginning September 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. The new measures respond to the United States’ 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. The new Canadian counter-tariffs will apply at rates of 15%, 25%, or 50%, depending on the product. Canada says the measures…

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UPDATE: 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Goods Now in Effect

August 24, 2026 Canada, Trade Translation, Word from the White House

UPDATED: 8/24/2026—The additional 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain Canadian imports are now in effect. Following the temporary three-day suspension, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued implementation guidance confirming that the duties apply to covered Canadian goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on August…

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Canada Imposes 25% Surtax on Certain Wood Cabinets and Vanities

August 4, 2026 Canada, Global News

Canada has imposed a new 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets, vanities, and their subassemblies, effective July 31, 2026. The surtax applies under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order and is calculated on the value for duty as determined under Canada's Customs Act. The measure is part of a provisional safeguard…

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US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Under Section 338

July 22, 2026 Canada, Global News, Trade Translation

On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three proclamations imposing an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs will take effect on August 19, 2026, for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after that date.…

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Canada Imposes Temporary 10% Surtax on Certain Canned Vegetable Imports

June 23, 2026 Canada, Trade Translation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 26-14 announcing a temporary 10% safeguard surtax on certain canned vegetable imports. The measure took effect June 19, 2026, and will remain in place while Canada investigates whether increased imports are harming domestic producers. Key Exemptions The surtax does not apply to eligible imports from:…

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New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Triggers Export Restrictions into Canada and Mexico

June 11, 2026 Canada, Global News

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are expanding their response to New World Screwworm (NWS) following multiple confirmed detections in the United States. As a result, both Canada and Mexico have imposed export restrictions affecting certain live animal shipments from the United States. In response, the CFIA announced temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, entering Canada…

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Canada Publishes Updates to Surtax and Remission Orders

March 13, 2026 Canada, Trade Translation

On March 11, 2026, the Government of Canada published two regulatory updates in the Canada Gazette, Part II that impact the administration of certain surtax measures and related remission provisions: Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024) Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order Together, these publications introduce technical amendments to existing surtax frameworks and provide…

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CBSA Verification & Compliance Priorities for 2026

January 9, 2026 Canada, Global News, Trade Translation

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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Canada Imposes 25% Tariff On Steel Derivative Products

December 19, 2025 Canada, Trade Translation

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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