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→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Minister Ali announces new measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries
The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, visited Brannon Steel in Brampton, Ontario, to reiterate new measures announced by the Government of Canada to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries. Building on previously announced measures to help transform the Canadian steel and softwood lumber...Continue reading→
U.S. TRADE ALERT: New Exemptions from IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs
Pursuant to an Executive Order dated November 14, 2025, additional HTS numbers have been added to the list of products exempt from the IEEPA Reciprocal tariffs (“Annex II”). The additional numbers added to the list along with the complete Annex II, as revised, can be found in the link at...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025 ) – Update
Please be informed that Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025), has been updated as of October 17, 2025. This update extends the period of relief for goods under various applications from October 16, 2025, to December 16, 2025. In addition to the extension, the Order also implements the...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Commercial Carriers To Avoid Fort Erie Peace Bridge Crossing
Please be aware that the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority website has posted the following alert: The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority advises all Canada-bound commercial carriers to avoid the Peace Bridge crossing until further notice, due to ongoing processing delays related to a Canada Border...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Order Amending and Repealing Certain Orders Made Under the Customs Tariff (United States Surtax)
In recognition of the United States’ continued approach to allowing most Canadian goods to enter the U.S. tariff-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Government of Canada has amended its trade measures. Effective September 1, 2025, Canada has removed the majority of counter tariffs introduced in March 2025 on...Continue reading→
CANADA TRADE ALERT: Amendment to the Surtax Order on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods
An amendment has been made to the surtax order imposing a 50% surtax on certain steel goods. In the original surtax order, steel manufactured in a country with a free trade agreement (FTA) in place was exempted from this 50% surtax with no requirements. This order now advises that there...Continue reading→
