Canada: Trade Regulation & Practices

President Trump has invoked a rarely used 1930 tariff statute to impose sweeping 50% duties on over 550 categories of Canadian goods, targeting sectors from motor vehicles and dairy to alcoholic beverages, cement, and consumer products. The tariffs take effect August 19, 2026, and apply regardless of CUSMA/USMCA preferential origin status, marking an unprecedented escalation in U.S.-Canada trade relations. Will this aggressive use of Section 338 authority withstand legal challenges, and how should Canadian

Canada's Competition Bureau has announced a comprehensive examination of the country's food supply chain, from production to retail pricing practices. The review will scrutinize pricing algorithms, loyalty programs, shrinkflation, and distribution arrangements, with input sought from stakeholders by July 2026. Businesses operating in the food ecosystem should prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny and ensure their commercial practices align with competition law requirements.

The US-Canada trade dispute has created a complex environment where proper customs valuation is critical for steel industry businesses. This report examines the fundamentals of customs valuation for steel importers, exploring transaction value requirements, related-party rules, and the impact of US tariffs on value for duty reporting.