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Canada Signals Stronger Forced Labour Import Measures Following New U.S. Tariff Threat
The United States Trade Representative has found that Canada and 59 other trading partners have failed to effectively enforce bans on forced labour imports, proposing additional tariffs of 10-12.5% on goods from these countries. While goods qualifying under CUSMA rules of origin would be exempt, Canada faces pressure to strengthen its enforcement regime despite existing prohibitions and transparency legislation.
Canada International
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada Extending Surtax Regimes
Canada is extending its steel surtax regimes and related tariff relief measures through 2027, aiming to protect domestic steel workers and provide greater business certainty. The Department of Finance has confirmed extensions to tariff-rate quotas, remission categories for US steel and aluminum surtaxes, and exemptions for derivative surtaxes, while also exploring a potential shift to an allocation-based approach for certain steel goods.
Canada International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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Canada Launches Safeguard Inquiry Into Certain Wood Product Imports
Canada has initiated a safeguard inquiry into global imports of certain wood products, including cabinets, hardwood flooring, and storage furniture. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will determine whether increased imports are causing serious injury to domestic producers and may recommend remedies such as import surtaxes, quotas, or tariff-rate quotas that could significantly impact supply chains and pricing for importers and manufacturers.
Canada International
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Gowling WLG
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