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Monthly Archives: May 2018

Which Way Is Up?

By Susan Kohn Ross on Posted in Aerospace & Defence, Agriculture, Antidumping, Border Security, Corporate Counsel, Cross-border deals, Cross-border trade, Customs Law, Imports Restrictions, Legal Developments, NAFTA, Trade Agreeements, Trade Remedies, World Trade Organization

This client alert was originally published on May 30, 2018, and now there is an update. Today, May 31st, President Trump announced a resolution with Argentina, Brazil and Australia regarding the 232 tariffs on steel (25%) and/or aluminum (10%), but as there is no similar agreement with Canada, Mexico or the EU, the tariffs on… Continue Reading

Canada Announced New Marking Rules for Steel and Aluminum

By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on Posted in Antidumping, Border Security, Canada's Federal Government, Customs Law, origin, Trade Remedies, U.S. Federal Government

On May 30, 2018, Canada’s Minister of Finance announced new marking rules for steel and aluminum products.  In a News Release entitled “Canada Bolsters Prevention of Transshipment and Diversion of Steel and Aluminum Products Through Country of Origin Marking Regime“, the Department of Finance announced that Canada was aligning its marking rules with the United… Continue Reading

The United States Imposed 25% Steel Tariffs and 10% Aluminum Tariffs on Canada and Canada Responds

By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on Posted in Antidumping, Border Security, Canada's Federal Government, Exports, NAFTA, NAFTA Renegotiations, Trade Remedies, U.S. Federal Government

On May 31, 2108, President Trump issued two Presidential Proclamations, which impose steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. All exports of covered steel will be subject to a 25% import tariff (Canadian steel into the United States) and all exports of covered aluminum products will be subject to a 10% tariff (Canadian aluminum into the… Continue Reading

America First – America Alone?

By Susan Kohn Ross on Posted in Corporate Counsel, Customs Law, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, Legal Developments, Politics, Trade Remedies

Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in May 2018 The White House website defines the foreign policy of the Trump Administration as follows: “President Trump is bolstering American influence by leading a coalition of strong and independent nations to promote security, prosperity, and peace both within America’s borders and beyond. The promise of a… Continue Reading

The Bumpy Ride Continues!

By Susan Kohn Ross on Posted in Antidumping, Border Security, Corporate Counsel, Cross-border deals, Cross-border litigation, Cross-border trade, Customs Law, Legal Developments, Politics, Trade Agreeements, Trade Remedies, World Trade Organization

Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in May 2018  as part of its 100 Top Importers and Exporters Edition Old movie buffs immediately recognize the inspiration for the title. There was a movie released in 1950 starring Bette Davis called All About Eve. Its most famous lines have bearing on current events impacting global… Continue Reading

Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran JCPOA Deal: What does this mean for Canadian companies and trusts?

By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on Posted in Aerospace & Defence, Corporate Counsel, Cross-border trade, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, Exports, U.S. Federal Government

On May 8, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) with Iran. Canada was not a party to the JCPOA.  So, the U.S. being in or out of the JCPOA does not affect Canada directly. That being said, President Trump’s decision has consequences… Continue Reading

Are Actors/Actresses/Performers/Directors Required to Register for GST/HST?

By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on Posted in Canada's Federal Government, Cross-border trade, GST/HST

Canada is known as Hollywood North because many movies and television shows and commercials are filmed in Canada. However, unlike the United States, Canada has a federal sales tax called the goods and services tax (“GST”) and in some provinces harmonized sales tax (“HST”) is imposed.  GST/HST is exigible in respect of supplies of services… Continue Reading