Canada and Other TPP-11 Countries Announce Conclusion of CPTPP Agreement

On January 23rd, the eleven remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement announced the conclusion of their discussions on a revised free trade agreement. Re-branded the “Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership” (CPTPP), the new deal will be signed in March at a ceremony in Chile. In concluding the agreement, Canada continues to expand and… Continue reading Canada and Other TPP-11 Countries Announce Conclusion of CPTPP Agreement

Canada Launches Omnibus WTO Challenge of US Trade Remedies Laws

On 10 January 2018, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a request for consultations from Canada to the United States regarding laws, regulations, policies, practices and other measures with respect to US anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings. This is the first step in the WTO dispute settlement procedure. The request cites 188 trade remedy determinations,… Continue reading Canada Launches Omnibus WTO Challenge of US Trade Remedies Laws

CBSA Commences New Investigation on Copper Pipe Fittings

Today the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act relating to alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Cello Products Inc. (Cello). Cello, which is located in Cambridge, Ontario,… Continue reading CBSA Commences New Investigation on Copper Pipe Fittings

CBSA Now Applying Important Changes to Canada’s Anti-Dumping and Countervailing...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is now applying the changes to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) that implement the findings of the WTO panel in Canada – Welded Pipe (DS482). That panel faulted Canada for, among other things, not immediately terminating anti-dumping investigations against individual exporters found in the final determination to have a de minimis margin of… Continue reading CBSA Now Applying Important Changes to Canada’s Anti-Dumping and Countervailing…

Boeing Targeting Bombardier in AD/CVD Investigation Raises Global Systemic Concerns

For the first time, a global aircraft producer has invoked domestic trade remedy laws against imports from a competitor.  On 27 April 2017, the Boeing Company (Boeing) filed a petition with the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) and US International Trade Commission (USITC) seeking the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 100-150 seat… Continue reading Boeing Targeting Bombardier in AD/CVD Investigation Raises Global Systemic Concerns

Current Status of the Implementation of the CETA

The question of when the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to enter into force is an increasingly important one among Canadian and EU stakeholders.  The implementation processes are well underway, and there is little question that the CETA will provisionally enter into force at some point in the months ahead. There is some uncertainty, however,… Continue reading Current Status of the Implementation of the CETA

The Launch of Tereposky & DeRose LLP

On April 1, 2017, Tereposky & DeRose LLP opened for business.  Based in Canada’s national capital, our new boutique firm offers a team of lawyers recognized globally for the depth of their expertise and experience in international trade and investment law, and procurement law.  Founding partners Greg Tereposky, Vince DeRose, and Jennifer Radford, along with… Continue reading The Launch of Tereposky & DeRose LLP

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