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Trump tariffs: the U.S. first strike and Canada’s retaliation

We explain how, when and to which goods the U.S. tariffs apply, as well as how Canada is retaliating and which goods are affected.

Trump tariffs: one day, not day one

Businesses may want to consider tariff mitigation strategies in the wake of threats by U.S. President Trump.

Updated guidance and lessons learned after second year under Canada’s Supply Chains Act

Businesses should expect the status quo in 2025 for reporting requirements under Canada’s Supply Chains Act.

The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.

Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

New Digital Services Tax Act raises trade retaliation risk for Canadian exporters

Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act imposes a 3% tax on digital services revenue, but could prompt retaliatory tariffs by the United States.

Canada’s Forced Labour Import Ban and Other Energy-Related Trade Issues

Canada's import ban on goods produced by forced or child labour, introduced in 2020 and expanded by the Fighting Against Forced Labour and...

Canada’s new sanctions FAQs offer more questions than answers

The Canadian government has provided additional guidance on Canada’s autonomous economic sanctions, including those related to Russia, but the...

Missed guidance: Canada’s new sanctions FAQs offer more questions than answers

Global Affairs Canada has quietly updated its FAQs to provide new guidance on Canada’s autonomous economic sanctions, including those related to...

Canada amends Russia sanctions to combat sanctions evasion

On February 21, 2024, Canada expanded the scope of its sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with amendments aimed in large...