Trade Cases
March 28, 2018
Canada Strengthens Trade Measures on Dumping
Written by Sandy Williams
Recognizing the current sensitivity of trade relations with the Trump administration, Canada is taking extra precautions to ensure there is no circumvention of U.S. tariffs through the Canadian borders. The Canada Border Services Agency will be empowered to identify businesses that are attempting to dodge duties by shipping cheap steel to Canada. Agents will have more flexibility in determining whether prices in exporters’ domestic markets are reliable or distorted.
Beginning in mid-April, Canadian unions will be allowed to participate, including at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, regarding whether foreign exports are hurting domestic producers.
