U.S. TRADE ALERT: Certain Products of Canada Banned From Importation Into the U.S.
Pursuant to three Presidential Proclamations issued September 8, 2026, effective September 29, 2026 at 12:01 am EST, products of Canada listed in the three Annexes linked below are banned from importation into the United States. All three Annexes have been combined and can be accessed HERE. The three corresponding Presidential Proclamations are linked...Continue reading→
U.S. TRADE ALERT: Modifications to Section 338 Tariffs on Products of Canada
Pursuant to two Presidential Proclamations issued September 8, 2026, the scope of products of Canada subject to Section 338 tariffs has been modified. Certain products have been removed from the lists of subject products, while some new products have been added. These modifications are effective September 15, 2026 at 12:01 EST....Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Notice of New Canadian Surtax Order Effective September 8th
Please be advised that, effective September 8th, the Government of Canada has imposed a retaliatory surtax on certain goods originating in the United States upon entry into Canada. The applicable surtax rates range from 15% to 50%, depending on the classification of the goods, and this order supersedes and replaces...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs
Finance Canada has published the complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs, effective 12:01 a.m. on September 8, 2026. These countermeasures will match the U.S.’s Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs dollar for dollar, with rates of 15%, 25%, and 50% applied based on the corresponding U.S. rate...Continue reading→
U.S. TRADE ALERT: Forced Labor Section 301 Tariffs on Products of 59 Countries plus the EU
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced this evening via a Federal Register Notice the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on products of 59 countries plus the European Union. These tariffs are the result of the USTR’s investigation into the various economies’ enforcement related to the importation of goods produced with...Continue reading→
U.S. TRADE ALERT: 50% Tariffs On Certain Products of Canada – Section 338
Three Presidential Proclamations have been issued imposing 50% tariffs on a variety of products of Canada pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. These new tariffs are effective August 22, 2026 at 12:01 am EST after a 3-day pause from the original effective date. Links to each...Continue reading→
U.S. TRADE ALERT: Major Changes to Section 232 Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Tariffs
A Presidential Proclamation has been signed which results in significant changes to the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper and respective derivatives. The changes are effective at 12:01 am EST April 6, 2026. It is imperative you thoroughly review the Proclamation and its Annexes in full, but some of the key points are as...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order
March 13, 2026 Update: CBSA has advised remission is permitted for eligible goods imported since December 26, 2025 in respect of surtax applied per the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order. CBSA and Finance Canada have officially released the Customs Notice regarding the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. This is a...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Notification of the Steel Derivative Remission Order
Finance Canada has announced a remission for the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order. You can find the list of eligible products via the official Order in Council here. Below are the key points regarding this remission: Remission is granted of surtaxes paid or payable under the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Additional Government Measures to safeguard the Canadian Steel and Aluminum Industry
The Government of Canada has announced additional measures to help safeguard the Canadian steel industry. A summary of these measures is outlined below for your reference. Steel Derivatives Effective December 26, 2025, the Government of Canada will impose 25 cent tariffs on the full value of the listed steel derivative...Continue reading→