On September 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting steel racks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

7326.90.90.90
7308.90.00.60
7308.90.00.99
9403.20.00.70
The above-listed tariff classification numbers cover both subject and non-subject goods and are for convenience of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

Provisional duties will now be payable on the subject goods that are released from the CBSA on or after September 2, 2026.

Please visit this link for more information: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/rack2026/rack2026-np-eng.html

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force for the United-Kingdom on September 1, 2026. As a result, eligible goods from the United-Kingdom imported into Canada are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) tariff treatment as of September 1, 2026.
The T2026-2 Customs Tariff reflects amendments to the list of countries to include the CPUKT tariff treatment for the United-Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.This tariff treatment is the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) – Code 35. The T2026-2 also reflects the applicable duty rates for CPUKT tariff treatment throughout the Customs Tariff, covering tariff items in Chapters 1 to 99.
An importer may request a ruling from the CBSA if there are doubts as to the correct origin, tariff classification, or value for duty of goods

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on August 31, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of truck and bus originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

4011.20.00.13
4011.20.00.19
4012.12.00.00
This tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.

The product definition is contained in Appendix 1:
Pneumatic tires, of rubber, suitable for use on trucks, buses, trailers and other medium and heavy vehicles, with a nominal rim diameter of 17.5, 19.5, 22.5, or 24.5 inches (or nominal metric equivalent), new or retreaded, including tube-type, tubeless, radial, and non-radial, irrespective of width, aspect ratio, load index, load range or ply rating, and whether or not mounted on wheels or rims upon importation, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized; and will make preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply. Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.

As a result of the U.S.’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods effective August 22, 2026, the Prime Minister announced that Canada will match the incoming U.S. Section 338 tariffs – dollar for dollar.

These new countermeasures on $27.6 billion in products imported from the U.S. will be effective as of 12:01 a.m., September 8, 2026.

The new targeted counter tariffs are concentrated in sectors such as steel and aluminum, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics, and electronics. In certain sectors, such as steel and aluminum, existing counter-tariffs will increase from 25 per cent to 50 per cent to match U.S. rates.
The list of products is available here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/international-trade-finance-policy/canadas-response-us-tariffs/complete-list-us-products-subject-to-counter-tariffs.html

The U.S. announced a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on July 20, 2026, effective August 19, 2026.
The tariff applies based on the entry date, not the shipment date, so goods must arrive and clear U.S. customs before 12:01 a.m. ET on August 19 to avoid the duty.
CUSMA status does not exempt covered goods from this tariff.
As reported in the Globe and Mail on Aug. 12, Canada and the U.S. are in active talks, and there are legitimate reasons to expect a delay or partial resolution, but companies should still plan as if the deadline holds.
Affected industries are flagging significant export exposure and are pressing Ottawa for a delay or a CUSMA carve-out.
Exporters need to work backward from realistic arrival and entry timing, factoring in transit time, border congestion, and carrier schedules, rather than working forward from a planned ship date.

Please be advised that responsibility for Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations is transitioning from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

This administrative change took effect on July 30, 2026.

How this impacts the current consultation period:

The proposed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 19) were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on June 20, 2026, for a 70-day public comment period ending on August 29, 2026. During this transition to ECCC, please note the following:

No Action Required for Past Submissions: Any comments already submitted regarding the proposed Amendment 19 will be safely transferred to ECCC for analysis. You do not need to resubmit your feedback.

Online Portal Submissions: The online comment system on the Canada Gazette, Part I website remains fully operational. Please continue to submit comments through the portal as normal until the comment period closes on August 29, 2026.
Email Inquiries: Questions or requests for clarification before submitting comments may still be directed to EEregulations-reglementEE@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca throughout the consultation period and until further notice.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

Streit Group is a defence manufacturer that produces armoured vehicles and other military equipment. Canada is sanctioning this company following multiple credible reports confirming that armoured vehicles they manufactured have been used by the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia), which is involved in Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
With a history of supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex by supplying Russian entities with defence products, Streit Group continues to feed Russia’s war machine and the Putin regime’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine. The sanctions announced today will reduce Russia’s military capabilities in its war against Ukraine by disrupting and hindering Streit Group’s capacity to supply military technology and equipment to Russia.

Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and people, who continue to defend their country and their rights in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression.

Effective July 31, 2026, specifically regarding the provisional safeguard measure (via a 25% surtax) on certain wood cabinets and vanities, and their subassemblies, imported into Canada.

The Government of Canada is introducing this safeguard measure to address the injury to domestic producers caused by import increases of certain wood cabinets and vanity goods while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) conducts an inquiry into whether final safeguard measures are warranted.

The administration of the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order is the responsibility of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Canada’s Duties Relief and Duty Drawback Programs will be available to importers for surtax paid or owed by Canadian businesses, subject to the provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). When goods are of CUSMA (US/Mexico) origin, the goods are not subject to the limitations of CUSMA and the “lesser of two duties” determination does not apply. Therefore, in these circumstances, the goods may be eligible for full relief, if the CUSMA criteria is met,

Provisional SIMA duties took effect on July 29, 2026 for certain unarmoured building cables from China.
Imports without an exporter-specific rate are subject to a 225.9% provisional duty.
Three exporters received provisional duty rates of 40.7%, 64.2%, and 88.6%.
The measures apply to specified building power cables and conductors and exclude several cable types.
Final determinations are scheduled for October 27, 2026, with the CITT’s finding expected on November 26, 2026.

Unarmoured building cables, as defined by the CBSA, include:

Contain two or three insulated copper or aluminum electrical conductors plus a metallic bonding wire
Have a thermoplastic or thermoset jacket, with or without connectors
Have insulated conductors rated above 80 volts and up to 300 volts
Use conductor sizes ranging from AWG 14 to AWG 2
Are primarily used to distribute electricity to lighting, appliances, electrical outlets, switches, and similar applications
Are certified to meet applicable Canadian standards by a recognized certifying body