President Trump Signs USMCA

On January 29, 2020, U.S. President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA has been ratified in both the U.S. and in

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U.S. Senate Passes USMCA

On January 16, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 89-10.

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House of Representatives Passes USMCA

On December 19, 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 385-41.

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Canadian Exporting Reporting System Becomes Available

On December 9, 2019, the Canadian Exporting Reporting System (CERS) became available. CERS will replace the current export declaration submission program,

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CBSA Extends FAST Lane Eligibility

On December 9, 2019, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 19-23 amending the eligibility criteria for Free and Secure Trade

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CBSA Updates Administrative Policies to Strengthen Canada’s Anti-Dumping Program

On July 19, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) updated its administrative policies in order to “strengthen Canada’s anti-dumping regime to

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CBP Updates Guidance for Section 232 Canada and Mexico FTZs

On May 30, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #19-000271, updated entry filing guidance

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U.S. Lifts Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum for Canada and Mexico

On May 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the termination of the Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum in regards

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Canada Enacts Final Safeguards on Imports of Steel Products

On April 26, 2019, the government of Canada announced its decision to impose final safeguards on imports of heavy plate and stainless steel wire

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Canada Seeks Input on e-Commerce for WTO Negotiations

Published in the Canadian Gazette on January 25, 2019, the Government of Canada seeks input from the Trade regarding future World Trade Organization

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Canada Announces Implementation of the CPTPP

On December 5, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 18-22, announcing the implementation date of the Comprehensive

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Canada and Australia Ratify the CPTPP

Last week, the governments of Canada and Australia announced the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Canada ratified the CPTPP on

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Canada Implements Steel Safeguards

On October 11, 2018, Canada announced provisional safeguards for certain steel goods that are listed in item 82 on the Import Control List (ICL). The

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CBP Commissioner Outlines U.S.–Canada Trade Relations and Priorities

On October 1, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan outlined the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s)

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Canada Joins US and Mexico in New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

On September 30, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Robert Lighthizer, and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Chrystia Freeland, issued a joint

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