Effective September 8th, Canada imposed new 15%, 25% and 50% surtaxes on certain goods originating in the United States in response to the US section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. Orders In Council
Kristin Hayes
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This week, we’ve received the same question from many clients: “I heard CUSMA wasn’t renewed. What does this mean for my business?”
The good news is that CUSMA has not expired, nor has it been terminated.
Topics: Canada, USMCA, Customs, Trade Compliance, CUSMA
What importers need to know
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released updated proposals to amend the Valuation for Duty Regulations; these changes could significantly impact how Canadian importers determine customs value on imported goods. The consultation is open until January 23, 2026, and now is the time for businesses to understand what’s changing and why it matters.
Topics: Canada, Trade Compliance, CBSA, Customs Valuation
The United States – Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA), known in Canada as Canada – US – Mexico agreement (CUSMA), establishes a framework for duty-free trade among the three nations, provided goods meet specific rules of origin. Recent developments have underscored the importance of ensuring goods qualify under CUSMA to avoid newly imposed tariffs.
Topics: Classification, Tradewin, Canada, United States, Tariffs
In response to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on all Canadian goods, on March 4, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would implement a 25% retaliatory tariff on a range of U.S. imports.
Topics: Free Trade Agreements, Canada, United States, Tariffs
