Update: Canada and Mexico Temporarily Exempted from US Tariffs On...

At about 3:30pm EST on March 8th, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Section 232 proclamations on steel and aluminum imports. Tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imported to the U.S. and 10 per cent on aluminum will take effect in 15 days. Canada and Mexico will not initially be subject to the… Continue reading Update: Canada and Mexico Temporarily Exempted from US Tariffs On…

USITC Issues Preliminary Determinations on Large Diameter Welded Pipe

On March 6, 2018, the United States International Trade Commission (“USITC”) issued its preliminary determination in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations regarding large diameter welded pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea and Turkey (the “subject goods”). It is alleged that the subject goods are sold in the United States at less than fair… Continue reading USITC Issues Preliminary Determinations on Large Diameter Welded Pipe

Expiry Review Decision Released for Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate

On March 2, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued an expiry review decision pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) regarding the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Today’s report completes an expiry review investigation of a January 8, 2013… Continue reading Expiry Review Decision Released for Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate

CBSA Statement of Reasons Issued for Expiry Review in Certain...

On February 9, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its Statement of Reasons in support of its January 25, 2018, expiry review determination that the expiry of the finding will likely result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing of certain steel piling pipe originating in or exported from the People’s… Continue reading CBSA Statement of Reasons Issued for Expiry Review in Certain…

CBSA Statement of Reasons Issued for Preliminary Determination in Certain...

On February 9, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency issues its Statement of Reasons in support of its January 25, 2018, preliminary determination that imports of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being sold in Canada at unfair and subsidized prices. Hailiang (Vietnam) Metal Products… Continue reading CBSA Statement of Reasons Issued for Preliminary Determination in Certain…

Expiry Review Decision Released for Certain Steel Piping

On January 25, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued an expiry review decision pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) regarding the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel piling pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Today’s report is the culmination of an expiry review investigation of a November… Continue reading Expiry Review Decision Released for Certain Steel Piping

Preliminary Determination Made for Certain Copper Pipe Fittings

On January 25, 2018, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a preliminary determination that imports of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being sold in Canada at unfair and subsidized prices. The CBSA’s Statement of Reasons will be… Continue reading Preliminary Determination Made for Certain Copper Pipe Fittings

Canada’s Consolidated Sanctions List – Life’s a Little Easier

On October 13, 2017, Global Affairs Canada published the Consolidated Special Economic Measures Act Sanctions List. This tool provides a list of the individuals and entities subject to sanctions regulations made under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) in Canada. The list refers to the applicable regulations for each individual or entity, which must be consulted on a case-by-case… Continue reading Canada’s Consolidated Sanctions List – Life’s a Little Easier

Canada Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

On September 22, 2017, Canada imposed targeted economic sanctions against Venezuela. These economic sanctions affect 40 persons (“listed persons”) that Canada has identified as responsible for the current social and economic situation in the country. Under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations (the “Regulations”), it is now prohibited for any person in Canada or any Canadian outside Canada… Continue reading Canada Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

U.N. Security Council’s Resolution Toughens its Sanctions Regime against North...

On August 5, 2017, in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (North Korea) recent ballistic missile tests, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted resolution 2371 (resolution), toughening the already existing sanctions against North Korea. By doing so, the UNSC hopes to pressure North Korea to recommence the Six-Party Talks (between the… Continue reading U.N. Security Council’s Resolution Toughens its Sanctions Regime against North…

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