White House memorandum directs removal of Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement

The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian-origin items from the Federal civil procurement system, and to notify agencies of domestic alternatives. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" policy and provincial procurement limits on U.S. companies, and notes Canadian companies' access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

Commerce approves duty-free entry for scientific instruments in 50 dockets

Commerce's International Trade Administration approved duty-free entry for the scientific instruments listed in 50 dockets, including Docket No. 25-034 (UChicago Argonne LLC, 352-MHz/160kW Solid State Radio Frequency Amplifier Systems) and Docket No. 26-139 (UChicago Argonne LLC, Electron Bean Evaporator), finding no instrument of equivalent scientific value manufactured in the United States at the time of order. The decision follows notices at 90 FR 55301, 91 FR 52040 and 91 FR 53842; no public comments were received. Applicants include UChicago Argonne LLC, Battelle Memorial Institute, Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC, Arizona State University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Leland Stanford Junior University and others.

CBSA amends Customs Tariff to add CPUKT treatment for the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 26-22 that the CPTPP enters into force for the United Kingdom on September 1, 2026, so eligible goods from the United Kingdom imported into Canada are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) tariff treatment, Code 35, as of September 1, 2026. The T2026-2 Customs Tariff adds the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man to the list of countries for CPUKT treatment and sets the applicable duty rates for tariff items in Chapters 1 to 99.

Trump modifies scope of Canadian goods subject to 50% Section 338 duties

Proclamation 11064 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of certain products of Canada subject to the additional 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed under Proclamation 11046 to offset Canadian discrimination against U.S. alcoholic beverages. Products listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages under section 338

Proclamation 11061 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.

Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

Trump proclaims import ban on certain Canadian dairy products under Section 338, effective September 29, 2026

Proclamation 11062 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The proclamation states that Canada maintained the dairy tariff-rate quota allocation measures found in Proclamation 11047 to discriminate against U.S. commerce, and that the 50 percent duty imposed by Proclamation 11047 took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed.

Trump modifies scope of Section 338 additional duties on certain products of Canada

Proclamation 11065 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of the 50 percent additional ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while those in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, and the duties apply in addition to duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Executive Order 14425 directs review of rancher regulations and possible mandatory beef country-of-origin labeling

Executive Order 14425 of September 4, 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report to the President within 90 days assessing agency regulations, guidance and policies affecting ranchers and recommending action on financial viability and market access.

Finance Canada reviews CITT safeguard report on global canned and frozen vegetable imports

Canada's Department of Finance states that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued its report in the safeguard inquiry into whether global imports of certain canned and frozen vegetables are causing or threatening serious injury to Canadian producers, and that the government will review it and announce its decision in due course. The 10 per cent surtax on global imports of canned vegetables announced on June 10, 2026, remains in place for its maximum duration of 200 days or until it is replaced by final safeguard measures. The inquiry was initiated on March 13, 2026, when the government directed the CITT to examine those imports.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian motor vehicle products from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation issued September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products covered are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate established by Proclamation 11048.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian dairy products from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed under Proclamation 11047, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.

Trump modifies scope of Canadian goods subject to 50% duties under Proclamation 11046

Trump modifies scope of 50% Section 338 duties on certain products of Canada

A presidential proclamation modifies the scope of the additional 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set out in the Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to that 50 percent duty rate.

Declaring a National Emergency To Secure the United States Bulk-Power System

Trump issues Proclamation 11059 increasing beef TRQ in-quota quantity by 300,000 mt for 2026

President Trump issued Proclamation 11059 on August 26, 2026, increasing the 2026 aggregate in-quota quantity for certain beef products described in Additional U.S. Note 3 of Chapter 2 of the HTSUS by 300,000 mt, allocated entirely to "other countries or areas."

The Government of Canada highlights targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs in Sarnia

Department of Finance meets with stakeholders on Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs

Canada announces targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs

Finance Canada announces $7.5 billion package of tariff support measures for workers and businesses

Canada's Department of Finance announced a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, on top of nearly $25 billion in supports implemented over the past 18 months. Effective September 2026, the Regional Tariff Response Initiative receives $1.5 billion more, with the cap on non-repayable contributions rising from $1 million to $3 million and liquidity support of up to $2 million. The package also adds a $500 million BDC liquidity stream, the Canada Strong Diversification Fund with $2 billion, $3.5 billion in Rapid Response Supports for Workers and Employers, and expanded terms for the $10 billion Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility.

Finance Canada lists U.S. dairy, honey and molasses products subject to counter-tariffs from September 8, 2026

Finance Canada says dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on U.S. goods take effect September 8

Canada's Department of Finance says dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs responding to newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods will take effect on September 8, following a virtual meeting between Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne and provincial and territorial finance ministers. Minister Champagne said a major support package will soon be announced to help businesses maintain liquidity and support Canadian workers, and invited provincial and territorial ministers to provide input on proposed countermeasures, implicated products, and supports. The meeting also covered the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States, internal trade barriers, Buy Canadian initiatives and export market diversification.

Finance Canada ministers to announce Canadian response to U.S. tariffs at August 25 press conference

Canada's Department of Finance states that the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, along with Ministers Mélanie Joly, Patty Hajdu and Evan Solomon, will hold a joint press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 to announce new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs. A background technical briefing for media is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. that day, with the site visit at 10:30 a.m. and the press conference at 11:00 a.m. in Ottawa. The announcement does not state which measures, products or tariff lines will be covered.

Canada imposes provisional safeguard surtax on certain wood cabinets and vanities

Finance Canada provides $60 million loan to Arbec Bois d'œuvre through Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility

Canada's Department of Finance announced that the federal government is providing a $60 million loan to Arbec Bois d'œuvre Inc. through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility. The funding is intended to help the softwood lumber producer maintain operations, transition to a business model less reliant on the United States, and limit disruption to its workforce. Arbec operates eight plants in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Mauricie and Côte-Nord and employs nearly 800 people.

Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order

White House issues executive order strengthening CBP customs enforcement

President Donald Trump signed the executive order "Strengthening Customs Enforcement" on June 3, 2026, directing CBP to require importers, domestic and foreign, to provide more detailed information about their ownership, business operations and supply chain and to maintain good standing with CBP to keep importing. Customs brokers will be held to higher standards and must conduct greater due diligence on their importers, foreign importers face heightened import restrictions, and bond rules are being updated to set new minimums and leverage against risk. The order does not state effective dates or the specific information importers must submit.

China's Finance Ministry, GACC and STA grant duty-free import quota for exhibits sold at 2026-2027 CIFTIS

China's Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration state in Cai Guan Shui [2026] No. 22 that imported exhibits sold at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) within each exhibitor's duty-free quota are exempt from import duty, import-stage VAT and consumption tax, under the exhibit categories and sales quotas in the annex. Excluded from the exemption are goods banned from import, endangered animals and plants and their products, tobacco, alcohol, automobiles, and goods on the Catalogue of Major Technical Equipment and Products Not Eligible for Import Duty Exemption.

Global Affairs Canada sets EV import quota rules for vehicles from China under Notice 1162

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice Serial No. 1162 that, from March 1, 2026, imports of electric vehicles originating in China under Import Control List items 195 (1) to (3) require a shipment-specific import permit and are administered under a quota, with 24,500 vehicles available on a first-come, first-served basis for March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Eligible EVs are assessed at a most-favoured-nation tariff rate of 6.1%, and the 100% surtax under the China Surtax Order (2024) has been repealed.

China's Tariff Commission and ministries grant import tax breaks for energy and resource exploration during the 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration issued Cai Guan Shui [2026] No. 16, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030, exempting import duties on equipment, instruments, spare parts and special tools that cannot be produced domestically and are used directly in offshore oil and gas exploration and development, including emergency rescue for offshore oil and gas pipelines. For Sino-foreign cooperative offshore oil and gas projects, including those approved before December 31, 1994, import duties and import-stage VAT are exempt.

Global Affairs Canada says underutilization policy will not apply to 2023 CUSMA sugar-containing products TRQ allocations

Global Affairs Canada states that, after the CUSMA sugar-containing products tariff rate quota filled and closed on November 2, 2022, it is continuing efforts to re-open the quota before the end of the year, though it is still unclear whether the TRQ will reopen before December 31, 2022 or what quantities may become available if it does. Because many allocation holders may not be able to fully use their 2022 quota allocation, the underutilization policy will not be applied when Global Affairs Canada calculates allocations for the 2023 quota year.

Global Affairs Canada posts archived 2016 notice on peanut butter export quota to the United States

Global Affairs Canada's archived Notice to Exporters Serial No. 199, dated September 30, 2016, sets out the administration of Canada's 14,500,000 kilogram export quota for peanut butter destined for the United States under item 5201 of Canada's Export Control List, covering goods of tariff item 2008.11.10, with the quota year running January 1 to December 31. The notice states that an export permit is required for every shipment of peanut butter covered by it, that allocation applications on Form EXT1685-1 are due no later than November 15 immediately preceding the quota year, and that allocation holders may return quota by August 1.