Canada Closes the Gate on Non-Market Economies (NMEs) and Circumvention...

[Updated 26 April 2018] The Department of Finance has published its proposed Regulations Amending the Special Import Measures Regulations and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Regulations in the Canada Gazette (available online here). Interested persons have 15 days from March 31st to provide comments on the amendments, which are expected to come into force late April or early May. … Continue reading Canada Closes the Gate on Non-Market Economies (NMEs) and Circumvention…

Canada Announces New Measures to Prevent Transshipment and Diversion of...

On March 27th, 2018, the Government of Canada announced new measures aimed at preventing the transshipment and diversion of steel and aluminum into Canada to avoid recently imposed United States tariffs on the metals. These measures will be subject to a 15-day consultation period through the Canada Gazette. Amongst the regulatory changes suggested is the creation… Continue reading Canada Announces New Measures to Prevent Transshipment and Diversion of…

U.S. DOC Issues Preliminary Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from...

On March 13, 2018, the United States Department of Commerce (“U.S. DOC”) issued its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation regarding imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada (the “subject goods”). The petitioner, North Pacific Paper Company (WA), alleged that exporters from Canada have sold subject goods in the United States at 23.45% to… Continue reading U.S. DOC Issues Preliminary Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from…

It’s a Deal! TPP-11 Member Countries Sign the CPTPP

On March 8th, 2018, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, along with trade ministers from the other ten TPP-11 member countries, signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, Chile. The text of the CPTPP was released to the public on February 20th (available online here). The text is very concise, consisting… Continue reading It’s a Deal! TPP-11 Member Countries Sign the CPTPP

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

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