Category: Trade

  • Canada tariffs [updated].

    Canada tariffs [updated].

    On February 1, the US announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy exports bound for the US. These tariffs are scheduled to come into effect on February 4, 2025. In response, the Government of Canada announced a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of…

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  • Wisconsin trade mission 2025.

    Wisconsin trade mission 2025.

    We’re already preparing for 2025’s first major event! Wisconsin’s 2025 Global Trade Mission: Canada will run from April 6 to 11, with stops in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta to learn about – and make connections in – those Canadian markets. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is hosting a webinar on January 22…

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  • Mark September, 2025 in your calendars.

    Mark September, 2025 in your calendars.

    With less than a year before its scheduled opening, now is a good time to look at what’s happening with the Gordie Howe International Bridge. First, some back story: traffic studies conducted at the turn of the century determined that the existing Canada-United States border crossing between the province of Ontario and the state of…

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  • CARM arrives next week.

    CARM arrives next week.

    We’ve posted multiple updates on CARM’s implementation, and now (after several delays) the CBSA’s modernization efforts are finally coming into full force. For background: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) embarked on an Assessment and Revenue Management initiative (CARM) to relieve the ‘paper burden’ from importers and brokers and require importers to deal directly with…

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  • Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…

    Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…

    Knowing the regulatory landscape is crucial for makers of wine, beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails looking to introduce their products into the Canadian market.  Every province or territory in Canada has its own liquor control laws and regulations – and beverage alcohol exported to Canada must go through a liquor board or commission in the…

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  • CARM’s implementation date is coming up.

    CARM’s implementation date is coming up.

    It’s a good time to remind readers (and importers) about significant changes coming this fall. For background: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) embarked on an Assessment and Revenue Management initiative (CARM) to relieve the ‘paper burden’ from importers and brokers and require importers to deal directly with the CBSA on financial matters. CARM’s first…

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