Canada intends to impose retaliatory countermeasures in response to the United States announced intention to impose  tariffs of 10 per cent on imports of certain aluminum products from Canada, which …
US Trade Representative (USTR) Lighthizer previously acknowledged that, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing, there have been recent surges in aluminum from Canada and Mexico. Yesterday, the Whitehouse issued a …
Ottawa will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to restore a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminum imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy …
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to protecting the health of Canada’s plant resources, our environment and our economy. To date, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has imposed restrictions on the imports of tomatoes and peppers from Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands and Israel …
As many of our clients know, on July 1st the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). However, what you may not know is that there …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the APHIS Core program has been delayed until January of 2021. Additionally, a CSMS message …
Since July 24, there have been 55 additional illnesses in Canada reported in the ongoing investigation. Investigators have determined that red onions imported from the United States (U.S.) are a …
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that a “Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program†will be established. This will allow greenhouse facilities located in Canada and other countries …
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is expected to release the new rules for submitting electronic import certificates for shipments containing organic food, feed, or …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made September 2nd the mandatory date for filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated …
D11-5-17, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin This new memorandum describes the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin. This memorandum contains a link to …
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating reports of un-requested seeds. If you received a seed package that you did not order, please contact your regional CFIA office.  Keep …
Whole potatoes – Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation As a result of the CITT’s expiry review, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an expiry review investigation …
On July 14th, President Trump issued an Executive Order ending Hong Kong’s special trade status. Goods from Hong Kong must now be marked as “Made in China.†Initially, it was …
