In response to U.S. tariffs applied to Canadian steel and aluminum, the Government of Canada introduced countermeasures on certain goods imported from the U.S. On and after July 1, 2018 surtaxes of 25% and 10% apply respectively, to certain steel and aluminum products imported from the U.S. (United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum
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Can Importers Get A Refund of Canadian Steel Safeguard Duties on 5 Steel Products?
Canada
The short answer is yes. To the extent that steel safeguard duties were applied to imports of (1) concrete reinforcing bar, (2) hot-rolled steel sheet, (3) pre-painted steel, (4) energy tubular products and/or (5) wire rod, the safeguard duties were discontinued on April 28, 2019. On April 26, 2019, Canada’s Department of Finance announced…
How does the Canada-US trade war affect cross-border shoppers?
On July 1, 2018, Canada imposed countermeasures (that is, 10% duties) on a number of U.S. origin goods. These new duties will apply to goods that are purchased by Canadians who shop in the United States. Canadian cross border shoppers may be asked more questions at the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) Primary Inspection Booth…
The United States Imposed 25% Steel Tariffs and 10% Aluminum Tariffs on Canada and Canada Responds
U.S.A.
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…