2020
The OECD’s indicators point to stable growth in the euro area as a whole as well as in Japan and Canada. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) announced that its composite leading indicators (CLIs) continue to point to…
Read MoreThe “over access commitment” rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2020. Global Affairs Canada advises that the 2019-2020 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for barley products will be considered filled as of 11:59 pm local time on…
Read MoreA new notice sets out the allocation methodology for heavy plate and stainless steel wire. Global Affairs Canada issued a Message to Industry concerning imports of certain steel goods (heavy plate and stainless steel wire) subject to the Order Imposing…
Read MoreProvisional duties at rates of up to 48.9% are now payable on the subject goods. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect to certain sucker rods originating in or exported from Argentina, Brazil,…
Read MoreCustoms Notice 20-16 Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearances Program Notice to Exporters No. 992 – Export of items listed on the Export Control List to Turkey Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreement Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2020 Imports – Updated…
Read MoreThe IMB reports 47 attacks in the first three months of 2020, up from 38 in the same period last year. The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports that ships and seafarers are continuing to face threats…
Read MoreCFIA and USDA reach agreement on export and import of animal products between the two countries. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it has reached a temporary agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) around export and…
Read MoreHealth Canada has issued measures to facilitate the manufacturig and the importation of essential products. Health Canada has issued several Expedited review and/or access measures to facilitate the manufacturig and the importation of health products that are deemed essential in…
Read MoreThe border closure does not apply to freight and to certain essential travel. Canada and the United States have announced that they are extending by another 30 days the border restrictions put in place a month ago. The ban on crossing the…
Read MoreWTO report draws attention to the current lack of transparency at the multilateral level. The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that eighty countries and customs territories so far have introduced export prohibitions or restrictions as a result of the COVID-19…
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