As Canada and the US celebrated their respective anniversaries of confederation and declaration of independence last week, we revisit the last few weeks of US-Canada trade-related headlines and breakdown their significance for Canadian and US businesses. While other US trading partners stare down the US administrations’ August 1 “reciprocal” tariff deadline, Canada is focused on| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On July 2, 2025, President Trump announced on a social media post that the United States had entered a trade agreement with Vietnam. According to the post, the agreement will provide for the importation of US products into Vietnam free of tariffs. In exchange, Vietnamese imports will be assessed a 20% duty. Additionally, a 40%| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 21, 2025, the European Union and United States unveiled their Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework“). The Framework follows, and provides further detail to, the July announcement that the European Union and United States had agreed on broad terms of a trade deal. The Framework outlines the key [...] The post EU and US Announce Framework Trade Agreement appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 13, 2025 the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette the initiation of an antidumping investigation on imports of adult bicycles originating in the People’s Republic of China, which mentions 104 importers and 157 exporters, as potentially interested parties in the proceeding. Below, we share some comments in this regard: Applicant [...] The post Mexico: Ministry of Economy initiates anti-dumping proceeding that could affect bicycles imports from China appea...| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
While Canada and the US continue to negotiate a new economic and security agreement, Canada announced that it will eliminate its 25% retaliatory tariffs on certain USMCA qualifying goods as of September 1, 2025 in an effort to deescalate trade tensions and keep bilateral talks moving forward. The announcement follows a meeting between Prime Minister [...] The post Canada eliminates 25% retaliatory tariff on USMCA qualifying goods appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On September 10th, Baker McKenzie’s Global Trade Practice will host a webinar in which a panel of our trade and customs experts from around the world will share their insights on the global state of tariffs as well as how to manage customs requirements and mitigate risks across the supply chain, providing practical advice to [...] The post Upcoming Webinar: Tariffs and Trade – Legal and Business Considerations to Navigate a Shifting Global Landscape and Mitigate Risks appeared first on Im...| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 19, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans issued its annual update to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy (UFLPA Strategy). The update expands the list of high-priority enforcement sectors and adds 78 new entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List (UFLPA Entity List). The [...] The post US: DHS Release Updated Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement Strategy appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 15, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a draft Federal Register notice adding hundreds of tariff subheadings to the list of steel and aluminum derivative products subject to Section 232 tariffs imposed in June. The newly announced duties apply to the steel and aluminum content of derivative products [...] The post New BIS Guidance Expands Scope of Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
The European Commission has launched a comprehensive evaluation of the EU’s Rules of Origin (RoO), which is the legal framework that determines the “economic nationality” of goods crossing These rules play a pivotal role in customs classification, eligibility under trade agreements while also supporting broader EU policy objectives. In response to shifting geopolitical dynamics and changes in the [...] The post The European Commission Seeks Feedback on Non-Preferential Rules of Origi...| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 11, 2025, in a continued effort to recalibrate trade relations with China, President Trump issued a new executive order extending the suspension of certain tariffs on Chinese goods for importation into the United States. China subsequently confirmed in a joint statement that it too would delay new tariff measures against US goods for [...] The post US and China Suspend Tariff Increase Due to Ongoing Negotiations appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On August 6, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation,” imposing additional tariffs on Indian imports. Under these new tariffs imports of most Indian goods will be subject to an additional 25% duty, which will stack on top of the 25% [...] The post US Turns Up the Heat on Indian Imports over Purchases of Russian Oil Increasing Tariffs by 25% appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On 5 August 2025, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1727, suspending the commercial rebalancing measures imposed under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564. The suspension follows the political agreement reached between the EU and the US on 27 July 2025 (see our prior blog post on the EU – US Trade Deal here) and signals| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Yesterday, President Trump announced a 90-day postponement of the individualized reciprocal tariffs for most countries (see our blog post on these tariffs here), with the notable exception of China. This decision comes amidst ongoing global trade tensions and aims to provide temporary relief to international trade partners. However, the baseline tariff of 10% for most countries| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
President Donald Trump confirmed on March 3, 2025, that the long-anticipated tariffs called for on Canada and Mexico would take effect, alongside additional tariffs against Chinese imports. The 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico came into force on March 4, 2025, after a 30-day suspension of the measures, which had been paused pending negotiations between| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On July 9, President Trump took to social media to announce updated tariffs targeting eight countries, which will come into effect on August 1. The news follows the announcement two days earlier of revised tariffs against 14 countries and the extension of the postponement of country-specific reciprocal tariffs, until August 1. The revised tariff rates| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On Tuesday 5 March 2024, the European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (“Regulation“), which will prohibit the placing and making available on the EU market, or the export from the EU market, of products made, extracted or harvested using forced labour. It is expected that the| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On July 22, President Trump announced that the U.S. had struck a trade agreement with Japan. The announcement calls for a 15% tariff on Japanese goods imported into the U.S. In return, Japan will “open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things.” Under President Trump’s| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Canada announced further protections for its domestic steel industry, expanding the application of a 50% surtax on certain steel goods initially implemented on June 27, 2025 (Steel Surtax) and introducing a 25% surtax on all imported steel products (with the exception of the US) that contain steel melted and poured in China. The Steel Surtax| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the formation of the Market, Government, and Consumer Fraud Unit (MGCF Unit). The MGCF will reportedly sit within the DOJ’s Fraud Section. Although the details of the MGCF Unit’s precise remit are still forthcoming, we expect the MGCF Unit will be empowered to pursue criminal investigations and prosecutions| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
As mentioned in our US customs team’s blog post, on July 10, US President Trump announced 35% tariffs on imports from Canada. The new tariffs are scheduled to commence on August 1. Current US tariffs on Canada include 25% tariffs on Canadian origin goods excluding US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) qualifying goods, 10% tariffs on energy products| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On July 15, President Trump turned to social media to announce a new trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia. The agreement, the third trade deal the U.S. administration has announced since the announcement of the “Liberation Day” tariffs, establishes a 19% duty on Indonesian imports to the United States, while U.S. goods will| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
As mentioned in our US customs team’s blog post, on July 12, US President Trump announced 30% tariffs on the E.U. and Mexico, now due to come into effect on August 1. This post focuses on the EU’s response. On 15 April 2025, the European Commission formalized a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs on certain U.S.-originating| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
El 11 de julio de 2025, la Casa Blanca anunció mediante una carta publicada en sus redes sociales que a partir del 1 de agosto de 2025 Estados Unidos impondrá un arancel adicional del 30 % a los bienes mexicanos y de la Unión Europea. Para más información, consulte nuestro artículo (en inglés): US: President Trump| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On July 11, 2025, the White House announced through a letter published on its social media channels that, starting August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a revised 30% tariff on goods from Mexico and the European Union. For additional information on the announcement, please refer to our blog post: US: President Trump Hits| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Days after announcing tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% against 22 countries (see our earlier commentary here and here), President Trump introduced tariffs of 35% on imports from Canada on July 10, and 30% tariffs on the E.U. and Mexico on July 12. The E.U., Mexico, and Canada represent the United States’ three largest export| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
In a move that has shifted global attention back to tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump recently proposed a flat tariff increase on all imports from several countries, including 30% on South African exports to the U.S.. These U.S. actions were reported on our blog earlier this week here and here. This blog post focuses on the South African| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its bi-annual update to its trade verification priorities this week. These priorities provide notice to Canadian importers of the goods and customs programs which will be targeted by CBSA’s compliance crosshairs throughout the remainder of 2025. Several goods remain subject to the CBSA’s 2025 trade verification priorities for their 2nd,| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
In response to heightened scrutiny over country of origin declarations amid ongoing global tariff tensions, Singapore Customs issued Circular No. 06/2025 on 9 June 2025 (the “Circular“) to provide important clarification on the applicable preferential and non-preferential rules of origin when declaring the “country of origin” for importation into, exportation out of, and transshipments through| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On June 3, President Trump signed a proclamation increasing tariffs on certain imported steel and aluminum to 50% under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proclamation increases the applicable rate of these duties from 25% and makes additional changes as to the applicable duties for certain products which could be subject| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Following a busy week in trade, with numerous US court decisions over the past days, businesses may be left wondering as the week wraps up: where does the recent flurry of decisions leave us? Where things stand Refresher on how we got here| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Implications of and potential mitigation strategies for U.S. and Global Tariff Changes from tax and transfer pricing perspectives Overview of Tax/Transfer Pricing Challenges The recently proposed increases in US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico (albeit currently paused) China and the EU, among others, introduced by the Trump administration, and the anticipated response from those| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
At 4 PM EDT on April 2, 2025, President Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs on all imports into the United States. Importantly, goods from Canada and Mexico were excluded from additional duties. Other announced rates include: United Kingdom (10%), EU (20%), China (34%), Vietnam (46%), Taiwan (32%), South Africa (30%), Japan (24%), India (26%), South| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
President Trump issued a memorandum directing the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) and Secretary of Commerce to investigate alleged harm from non-reciprocal trade measures by trade partners and to issue recommendations based on their investigation. The memorandum argues that a range of tariff and non-tariff measures maintained by various countries have contributed to unfair and unbalanced trade and harmed the United States.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
Following the latest of a number of tariff-related announcements, President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that 25 percent tariffs will be imposed on all steel and aluminium imports into the US beginning March 12, 2025. The tariffs will also be expanded to include derivative steel articles once the Department of Commerce has implemented “adequate systems”| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
US tariffs on imports of Chinese-origin products went into effect at 12.01am ET on February 4, 2025, with 10% duties being imposed on all imports of Chinese-origin goods. The executive order implementing the tariffs directs that in addition to imposing 10% tariffs on all goods of Chinese origin, low-value shipments of Chinese-origin goods are no| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
In a recent U-turn, President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day pause on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, which were imposed via executive orders signed on February 1, 2025. President Trump had justified the imposition of the tariffs by stating that Canada and Mexico had failed to stem illegal immigration into the US, as well| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On 27 June 2024, the UK Court of Appeal (“CA”) notably overturned a High Court decision by finding in favour of the World Uyghur Congress (“WUC”) in a case on forced labour and human rights abuses in overseas supply chains. In its decision, the CA focused on the application of the UK Proceeds of Crime Act| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
On April 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced its initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China’s acts, policies and practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The investigation is in response to a petition filed in March by five US labor unions alleging that China engages in unreasonable or discriminatory| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
