MOFCOM tightens export controls on drone-related dual-use items to the United States

CITT initiates expiry review of grinding media finding from India

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-005) of its August 27, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2021-001 on certain grinding media from India, to determine whether expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine no later than December 31, 2026 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping or subsidizing; if positive, the Tribunal will decide no later than June 11, 2027 whether that is likely to result in injury. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

Canada imposes provisional safeguard surtax on certain wood cabinets and vanities

CITT initiates final injury inquiry on certain unarmoured building cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-003, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on November 26, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CBSA to end Commercial Driver Registration Program on September 1, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency states that, as of September 1, 2026, it is ending the Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) because of low uptake and because it duplicates the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. CDRP applications received on or before September 1, 2026, will continue to be processed, and current membership cards remain valid until their expiry date. Commercial drivers who want to maintain their Trusted Trader benefits are encouraged to apply to FAST.

CBP reports record $1 billion in additional duties owed under EAPA

CBP announced that it has uncovered more than $1 billion in additional duties owed under the Enforce and Protect Act, a first in the program's 10-year history and 300% above the program's annual average. CBP issued 14 notices of determination in 2026 covering products including solar cells, tow-behind lawn groomers, lumber, pipes, xanthan gum, metal lockers and wooden furniture imported from countries across the globe, and investigators traveled to Mexico, Thailand, India, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to inspect production facilities. The agency says EAPA investigations are required by statute to conclude within one year.

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.

Finance Canada announces $100 million loan to Millar Western Forest Products

Canada's Department of Finance announced on July 27, 2026, a $100 million loan to Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, which the government says will give the company flexibility to rebuild its log inventory and adapt to market conditions. Millar Western produces hardwood and softwood pulp at three mills in Slave Lake and Whitecourt, Alberta, and Quesnel, British Columbia, and employs more than 420 full-time workers. The department cites ongoing U.S.-China trade disputes and weak market conditions for softwood lumber, pulp and other forest products.

CBSA clarifies rail carrier reporting for in-transit shipments in Customs Notice 26-16

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-16 that rail carriers reporting domestic in-transit cargo moving between points in Canada through the United States (CAN-US-CAN) must now select "Rail In-transit Manifest" in the Movement Type Code field of the ACI/eManifest cargo transmission, the same movement type used for other in-transit movements, instead of transmitting the cargo as an import with "in-transit Canadian origin goods" in the special instructions field.

MOFCOM adds 14 EU entities to Export Control List over dual-use items

Global Affairs Canada sets 2026-2027 TRQs for wheat, barley and their products

Global Affairs Canada states in a message to industry that the 2026-2027 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible on August 1, 2026, administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual levels applying from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 are 226,883 tonnes of wheat, 399,000 tonnes of barley, 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) of wheat products and 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent) of barley products.

CBP reports 14 straight months of zero border releases and June enforcement statistics

CBP announced 14 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, with nationwide encounters in June at 31,626, 4% lower than May, and southwest border apprehensions 94% below the monthly average of the Biden administration. In trade enforcement, CBP processed $330 billion in imports in June 2026 and identified $22.9 billion in duties for collection. CBP also stopped 372 shipments valued at more than $38 million for potential forced labor violations and seized nearly 2 million counterfeit goods valued at over $1.4 billion.

Global Affairs Canada sets out CPTPP beef and veal TRQ administration under Notice to Importers Serial No. 1164

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers Serial No. 1164 sets out the policies and practices for administering Canada's tariff rate quota for imports of beef and veal under the CPTPP, covering fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal under headings 02.01 and 02.02, and remains in effect until further notice. The notice states that over-access tariffs on CPTPP-originating beef and veal were fully eliminated on January 1, 2023, and that such goods meeting CPTPP rules of origin are now duty-free.

CITT initiates expiry review RR-2026-004 of refined sugar orders from the U.S., Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the EU

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-004) of its orders made on August 6, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-003, to determine whether expiry of the orders is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of refined sugar originating in or exported from the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, or subsidizing of those goods originating in or exported from the European Union, and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

MOFCOM adds 20 Japanese entities to watch list for dual-use item exports

MOFCOM Announcement No. 28 of 2025 adds 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., Terra Drone Corporation and Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, to a watch list for dual-use item exports, effective from the date of publication on June 29, 2026. Exporters may not use general licenses or registration-based export credentials for these entities; single-item license applications must include a risk assessment report and a written commitment that the items will not be used for any purpose that helps enhance Japan's military strength.

CITT finds injury in NQ-2025-008 on thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2025-008 that the dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China have caused injury to the domestic industry, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant was CKF Inc. of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. The Tribunal will issue the reasons for its findings on July 13, 2026.

CBSA lays criminal charges after seizing prohibited firearms at Lansdowne port of entry

The Canada Border Services Agency has laid multiple charges against two individuals after seizing eight firearms, including four prohibited firearms, 13 magazines, including seven prohibited over-capacity magazines, 1,500 rounds of ammunition and personal amounts of suspected narcotics at the Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge) port of entry on May 23, 2026. Daniel Sargent (59) of Virginia and Danette Garrelts (56) of California were each charged under the Customs Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Cannabis Act and the Criminal Code, including counts of smuggling, failing to report goods and unauthorized importation of a firearm.

RCMP charges St. John's man after CBSA intercepts prohibited device at Mississauga mail centre

The RCMP's Federal Policing – Eastern Region charged 38-year-old Lee Ballett of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador on June 24, 2026, after CBSA officers at the International Mail Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario intercepted a package from an international shipper containing a device prohibited under the Criminal Code. The charges include unauthorized importing or exporting, two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, five counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and keeping, acquiring or disposing of illegally imported goods and smuggling into Canada under the Customs Act.

CBSA: GIP 83 aluminum import reporting of smelt and cast countries mandatory October 1, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 26-15 that, when the Order Amending the General Import Permit No. 83 — Aluminum Products comes into force on October 1, 2026, importers must submit the country of largest smelt (CLS), country of second-largest smelt (C2S) and country of most recent cast (CRC) to the CBSA via the Single Window Initiative Integrated Import Declaration; until then submission is optional. The requirements apply to all aluminum HS codes in Global Affairs Canada's SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria Table, and cover goods containing primary aluminum for CLS and C2S and all goods covered by GIP 83 for CRC.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-003) into a complaint by ADM Agri-Industries Co. of Candiac, Québec, that it has suffered injury from the dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of a dumping investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On August 18, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping has caused injury or retardation, or threatens to cause injury; if so, the CBSA will continue its investigation and make a preliminary determination by September 17, 2026.

CBSA issues summer travel tips for entering Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency on June 22, 2026 reminded travellers to plan ahead when crossing into Canada this summer, listing tips that include having travel documents ready, using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before arrival at participating airports, checking border wait times and port-of-entry hours, and declaring all goods. The CBSA said construction at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry may cause higher than normal wait times and suggested alternative ports.

CBSA initiates SIMA dumping investigation into wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom

The CBSA announced on June 19, 2026 that it is initiating an investigation into whether wheat gluten from producers operating in or exporting from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom is being sold at unfair prices in Canada, following a complaint filed by ADM Agri-Industries Co. supported by Permolex Ltd. The CITT will begin a preliminary inquiry into injury and issue a decision by August 18, 2026, while the CBSA will make a preliminary dumping decision by September 17, 2026. A statement of reasons with additional details will be available on the CBSA's website within 15 days of the launch.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in steel racks from China dumping and subsidy case

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on June 18, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-002, that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by July 17, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada replaces steel goods import notice, adjusts TRQ volumes from June 28, 2026

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers Serial No. 1163, effective June 13, 2026, replaces Serial No. 1160 and sets out the policies and procedures for administering the tariff-rate quotas on certain steel goods in item 82 of the Import Control List, above which a 50% surtax applies. The Third Amending Surtax Order, effective June 28, 2026, adjusts TRQ volumes for the Hot-Rolled Sheet, Cold-Rolled Sheet, Hot-Rolled Bar, Structural Steel and Stainless Steel Billets and Blooms classes from non-FTA partners and the Hot-Rolled Sheet, Steel Plate and Cold-Rolled Sheet classes from non-CUSMA FTA partners, and reassigns certain tariff classification numbers from the Hot-Rolled Sheet to the Cold-Rolled Sheet class.

CBP officers in Cincinnati seize 111 counterfeit watches and fashion accessories from Colombia

CBP officers at the port of Cincinnati stopped a shipment on June 3 containing 111 pieces of counterfeit items, including 44 Rolex watch models, 4 Richard Mille watches, 10 Cartier watches, 20 hats from Prada, ALO, Gucci and Coach, and 62 pairs of designer branded sunglasses and glasses. The shipment from Colombia was headed for a residence in Puerto Rico; CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise deemed the items inauthentic and seized them for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks. Had the items been genuine, CBP states the shipment would have had a combined Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of over $19.26 million.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in plywood from China, CBSA preliminary determinations due July 9

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-001 that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood from China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by July 9, 2026.

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.

CBP prepares World Cup security and counterfeit merchandise enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it has established a CBP World Cup Task Force to coordinate security operations across all FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, and that its Office of Field Operations has increased officer numbers, expanded hours and added screening technology at key ports. CBP says officers and import specialists will inspect goods entering for the tournament, working with the USDA, CDC and FDA on agricultural and biological materials, and that it has expanded intellectual property rights enforcement training on counterfeit FIFA merchandise.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry NQ-2026-002 on forged grinding media from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-002, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on September 22, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CBSA reminds boaters in Northwest Ontario of reporting requirements as RABC permits end September 13, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency reminds private boaters entering Canada by boat in Northwest Ontario that they must report to the CBSA, either at a telephone reporting site by calling the Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-888-226-7277 or in person at the Sand Point Lake port of entry during business hours. Active Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program members may continue using their permit until 11:59 pm on September 13, 2026; after that date, former RABC Program members must report at a designated telephone reporting site or port of entry. Additional telephone reporting sites will be announced for areas formerly covered by the RABC Program.

China's State Council publishes implementing regulations for the Mineral Resources Law, effective June 15, 2026

China's State Council issued Decree No. 839, the Implementing Regulations for the Mineral Resources Law of the People's Republic of China, adopted at the 85th State Council executive meeting on May 9, 2026 and effective June 15, 2026. The regulations cover mining rights, exploration and extraction, mine ecological restoration, strategic mineral reserves and supervision, and provide that imports and exports of minerals and related goods, technologies and services must comply with foreign trade and import-export laws, with items subject to export control also requiring compliance with export control rules.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in unarmoured building cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on May 15, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-010, that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by June 12, 2026.

CBSA issues Victoria Day travel tips for travellers entering Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency on May 12, 2026 reminded travellers to plan ahead for the Victoria Day long weekend, advising them to have travel documents ready, use Advance Declaration at participating airports up to 72 hours before arrival, and check border wait times. The CBSA said the Monday of holiday long weekends tends to be the busiest and that construction at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry may cause higher than normal wait times. Travellers must declare all goods, report to the CBSA without delay when entering by boat, and review current restrictions on poultry and birds from the United States before bringing these products across the border.

CBSA opens applications for 2026/27 Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearance pilot season

CBSA states in its Customs Notice that the Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearance (ASECC) pilot program runs for the 2026/27 season from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and that carriers must submit Business Profile Application form BSF786 by May 15, 2026 to participate. Applications received after that date are reviewed case by case only if submitted four weeks before departure from the foreign port. Consolidated shipments are prohibited from the pilot and must report to the nearest designated C/VESS location, and each voyage requires a separate Part 2 package submitted seven days before departure from the foreign port.

Louisville CBP seizes 1,622 pieces of counterfeit Cartier, Tiffany and Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry

CBP officers in Louisville seized 1,622 pieces of counterfeit designer jewelry on May 1 from a single express consignment shipment that arrived from Hong Kong and was headed to Chicago. The shipment contained 1,227 bracelets and 395 necklaces bearing marks identical to Cartier, Tiffany and Van Cleef and Arpels trademarks, and would have had a combined Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of over $14.1 million had the goods been genuine. CBP's Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising Center of Excellence and Expertise confirmed with the trademark holders that the pieces were not authentic, and the goods were subject to seizure.

State Council issues 2026 legislative work plan covering customs law, origin rules and export control

The State Council General Office issued the 2026 Legislative Work Plan (Guo Ban Fa [2026] No. 14), which lists the customs law amendment among 14 bills to be submitted to the NPC Standing Committee, with drafting by the General Administration of Customs.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry on oil and gas well casing from Austria

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-001, into whether dumping of certain oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from Austria has caused injury or retardation, or threatens to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that a preliminary determination was made on the dumping. The Tribunal will determine on September 1, 2026 whether the dumping has caused injury or retardation, or threatens to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CBSA reminds private boaters of entry and reporting requirements for Canadian waters

The Canada Border Services Agency reminds private boaters that all travellers entering Canada by boat must report to the CBSA without delay, and that boaters who enter Canadian waters for the day without landing, anchoring, mooring, coming alongside another boat or embarking or disembarking people or goods are not required to present themselves. Private vessels carrying 30 or more passengers must seek clearance at a designated marine reporting site and advise the local CBSA office in writing at least 72 hours before arrival. Failure to report may result in detention, seizure or forfeiture of the boat and/or monetary penalties, with a minimum fine of $1,000.

Canada designates Port of Québec as first port of arrival for international marine containers

Canada and the CBSA announced on April 24, 2026 that the Port of Québec will be granted the designation to become a first port of arrival capable of receiving international marine containers. The CBSA is working with the Québec Port Authority and terminal operator QSL to meet the conditions for the appropriate designation, licensing and container examination facility requirements, and will provide detection technology and border services officers. The announcement does not state the date the designation takes effect.

Minister Lightbound to make announcement on the Port of Québec

The CBSA announced that the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Lieutenant of Quebec, will make an announcement regarding the Port of Québec on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety. The news conference is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Québec City, accompanied by representatives of the Port of Québec, the City of Québec and other elected officials. Media must confirm attendance by contacting media@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca with name, organization, email and phone number.