REMINDER!! Global Affairs Canada – Broadcast Message – Public Consultations: Proposed Regulatory Changes to Collect Country of Smelt and Cast Information Under the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program

Global affairs (GAC) has proposed regulatory changes to the General Import Permit No.83 to require importers to provide country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for applicable aluminum goods. Review the changes.

Minister of Finance Requests Safeguard Inquiry into Imports of Certain Wood Products

In response to a formal request from the Canadian Wood Products Alliance, the government has directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct an inquiry into various wood products and furniture. See the details.

Notice of Initiation of Investigations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on April 20, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel racks originating or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Find out more.

Prime Minister Carney Announces New Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations

Canada’s new government is forging a new economic and security relationship with the United States. Prime Minister Carney has secured the best deal of any major U.S. trading partner. See the details.

CBP CAPE Launch: What Importers Should Know Before Filing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched Phased 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), a new ACE functionality designed to process refunds of duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). See key information before filing.

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