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2019-2020 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products
July 25, 2019
This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL).
The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2019-2020 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and their products will become accessible on August 1, 2019.
French parliament ratifies CETA trade deal with Canada
July 24, 2019
The French National Assembly has ratified the CETA trade agreement with Canada in a 266 to 213 vote.
Lawmakers in France began their ratification of the comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union and Canada last week, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed European Council President Donald Tusk to Montreal.
Aluminum producers in Canada cash in on U.S. tariff exemption
July 24, 2019
Canada’s exemption from U.S. tariffs on imports of aluminum metal has boosted earnings at the Canadian operations of companies such as Rio Tinto and Alcoa, but has not cut costs for U.S. consumers.
In May, the United States lifted the Section 232 tariff of 10% imposed on Canadian imports of aluminum, a vital ingredient for auto makers, drinks firms and military equipment companies.
U.S. CBP to Test Advance Data Requirements for E-Commerce Shipments
July 23, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that starting Aug. 22 it will conduct an approximately one-year test under which additional data elements for Section 321 goods will be transmitted in advance of their arrival.