U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning to launch this year a pilot test of the use of blockchain technology for the certifications of origin used to qualify goods for preferential treatment under NAFTA ...
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[US CBP] Pilot Test of Blockchain for NAFTA Certifications Could be Launched This Year
April 4, 2018
CFIA Message: Update to industry concerning FSVP developments and adoption
April 4, 2018
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has provided guidance on how Canadian food businesses can support the United States importers to meet the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rules.
CBSA Message (TCC18-025) - Reminder: TCCU Web pages
March 28, 2018
Clients Affected: All clients who transmit data electronically
The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) would like to encourage clients to continue visiting the new and improved TCCU web pages: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/menu-eng.html
Canadian international merchandise trade, January 2018
March 28, 2018
Canada's merchandise trade deficit totalled $1.9 billion in January, narrowing from a $3.1 billion deficit in December. Imports decreased 4.3%, mainly due to lower imports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts. Exports fell 2.1%, primarily on fewer exports of passenger cars and light trucks.
Widespread declines in imports
Canada signs revised TPP with sights set on new deal in South America
March 28, 2018
Canada's minister of international trade marked an important step forward in Canada's trading relationship with one bloc of countries today, while looking to start a new deal with another.
François-Philippe Champagne signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, the reborn Trans Pacific-Partnership, while in Chile on Thursday.