The purpose of this message is to inform importers that [on April 3, 2019] the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) published its findings and recommendations following its inquiry into safeguard measures on certain steel goods.
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CITT Finds Safeguard Measures Warranted for 2 of 7 Classes of Steel Goods: Heavy Steel Plate and Stainless Steel Wire
On 3 April 2019 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued its awaited ruling in the steel safeguard inquiry.
Plant Protection Policy Directive D-12-01 has been revised
Please be advised that the Plant Protection Policy Directive D-12-01: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction of plants regulated as pests in Canada has been revised.
Declaring Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulated goods as ‘Canadian Goods Returning’
This is to inform commercial importers and customs brokers of new guidance that has recently been made available on the CFIA website.
After speaking to industry, the Agency has published the following webpage:
Ottawa considering new retaliation to end U.S. tariff fight, source says
Little progress has been made in convincing Trump to kill steel and aluminium tariffs
Canada is considering new ways to retaliate against the United States in hope of getting steel and aluminum tariffs lifted.