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Ottawa threatens to use rare law in Buy America dispute in B.C.

February 4, 2015

The federal government is threatening to throw a wrench into Alaska’s plans to build on Canadian turf exclusively with American steel and iron.

Canada targeted by more claims than U.S., Mexico under NAFTA

February 4, 2015

Canada has been the target of more claims in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) than its Mexican and American partners, a new study has found.

Mexico Implements Import Licensing Requirement for Footwear

February 4, 2015

...the Mexican government issued a decree on August 29, 2014, announcing a new set of measures aimed at preventing the undervaluation of imported footwear and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of domestic footwear manufacturers.

[US] Export Controls on Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Outlined

February 4, 2015

The [US] Bureau of Industry and Security posted to its Web site recently the following information regarding U.S. controls on exports of crude oil and petroleum products.

Canadian Importers May Now Seek Import Duty Refunds

February 4, 2015

Since the introduction of the Transaction Value System of customs valuation by Canada on January 1, 1985, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has maintained a stated policy of denying refund claims of related party importers who seek to amend declared values for duty to account for adjustments that decrease transfer prices after importation.

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