Canada and Regional Trade Agreements

Regional trade agreements (“RTAs”) facilitate trade between their signatories. They can be bilateral (between two countries) or plurilateral (between three or more countries), and they encompass all reciprocal trade agreements, including those between countries from different geographic regions. These agreements are often referred to as “Free Trade Agreements” (FTAs). RTAs have become increasingly complex –… Continue reading Canada and Regional Trade Agreements

The Morning After: U.S. Allies Taking Retaliatory Measures Against Trump’s...

Yesterday morning, the U.S. Administration announced that the temporary steel and aluminum tariff exemptions granted to Canada, Mexico and the European Union would be discontinued as of midnight last night. The three U.S. allies have each announced a list of retaliatory measures in response to the tariffs. Mexico quickly responded to the announcement with tariffs of… Continue reading The Morning After: U.S. Allies Taking Retaliatory Measures Against Trump’s…

Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Canada, Mexico and the EU...

This morning, on May 31, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Canada, Mexico and the European Union would no longer benefit from a tariff exemption on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico were initially exempt from the duties announced on March 8th, pending negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The exemptions were… Continue reading Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Canada, Mexico and the EU…

Elections in Venezuela Trigger Further Economic Sanctions by Canada

On May 20, 2018, the Venezuelan government held presidential, regional and local council elections. The electoral process and results have been rejected by Canada on the basis that they did not meet international standards. On May 29, 2018, Canada amended the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations (the “Regulations”) to add fourteen (14) individuals to the list of… Continue reading Elections in Venezuela Trigger Further Economic Sanctions by Canada

Canada Closes the Gate on Non-Market Economies (NMEs) and Circumvention...

[Updated 26 April 2018] The Department of Finance has published its proposed Regulations Amending the Special Import Measures Regulations and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Regulations in the Canada Gazette (available online here). Interested persons have 15 days from March 31st to provide comments on the amendments, which are expected to come into force late April or early May. … Continue reading Canada Closes the Gate on Non-Market Economies (NMEs) and Circumvention…

Canada Announces New Measures to Prevent Transshipment and Diversion of...

On March 27th, 2018, the Government of Canada announced new measures aimed at preventing the transshipment and diversion of steel and aluminum into Canada to avoid recently imposed United States tariffs on the metals. These measures will be subject to a 15-day consultation period through the Canada Gazette. Amongst the regulatory changes suggested is the creation… Continue reading Canada Announces New Measures to Prevent Transshipment and Diversion of…

U.S. DOC Issues Preliminary Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from...

On March 13, 2018, the United States Department of Commerce (“U.S. DOC”) issued its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation regarding imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada (the “subject goods”). The petitioner, North Pacific Paper Company (WA), alleged that exporters from Canada have sold subject goods in the United States at 23.45% to… Continue reading U.S. DOC Issues Preliminary Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from…

It’s a Deal! TPP-11 Member Countries Sign the CPTPP

On March 8th, 2018, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, along with trade ministers from the other ten TPP-11 member countries, signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, Chile. The text of the CPTPP was released to the public on February 20th (available online here). The text is very concise, consisting… Continue reading It’s a Deal! TPP-11 Member Countries Sign the CPTPP

Update: Canada and Mexico Temporarily Exempted from US Tariffs On...

At about 3:30pm EST on March 8th, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Section 232 proclamations on steel and aluminum imports. Tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imported to the U.S. and 10 per cent on aluminum will take effect in 15 days. Canada and Mexico will not initially be subject to the… Continue reading Update: Canada and Mexico Temporarily Exempted from US Tariffs On…

USITC Issues Preliminary Determinations on Large Diameter Welded Pipe

On March 6, 2018, the United States International Trade Commission (“USITC”) issued its preliminary determination in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations regarding large diameter welded pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea and Turkey (the “subject goods”). It is alleged that the subject goods are sold in the United States at less than fair… Continue reading USITC Issues Preliminary Determinations on Large Diameter Welded Pipe

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