2019

Countries introduced import-restrictive measures covering US$460.4 billion worth of trade The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) November Trade Monitoring Report shows that G20 economies introduced import-restrictive measures covering an estimated USD 460.4 billion worth of traded merchandise from mid-May to mid-October…

Memorandum D3-1-1 Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods Certain carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei. Conclusion of Re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices CFIA – RMD-18-02: Pest Risk Management Document – Cydia latiferreana…

Revision may result in a change to duties being assessed on importations of these goods. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded on November 14 a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain carbon steel fasteners…

The electronic Carnet was processed by Swiss Customs for a temporary shipment to Canada. Marking a major milestone in the history of the ATA Carnet, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has confirmed the successful processing of the very first…

Requirements such as preventive controls and traceability come into force in less than two months.  The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force on January 15, 2019 and some requirements had to be met immediately. Other requirements…

The deceleration is caused by slowing economic growth, increased tariffs, brexit-related uncertainty. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer world merchandise trade is expected to remain below trend into the fourth quarter of 2019. The latest reading…

Certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Initiation of Investigations Update on export permits to Saudi Arabia – Global Affairs Canada CFIA: Certification problems – Live swine to USA. The USDA has reported to CFIA…

Tribunal will first determine whether the imports are harming Canadian producers. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched an investigation into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.…

Tribunal is seeking opinions on whether it should let the finding expire or conduct an expiry review. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s February 2010 finding (extended in January 2015) concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength…

The Tribunal says resumption of dumping would result in injury to Canadian industry. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced the continuation of its finding in respect of the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating…