Canada: Trade Regulation & Practices

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U.S. Tariffs On A Broad Range Of Canadian Goods Take Effect August 22, 2026
The U.S. has implemented sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, marking the first time USMCA-compliant products face such measures in the ongoing trade dispute. Canada has responded with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports, while additional auto industry tariffs loom on the horizon. How will these escalating trade actions reshape cross-border commerce and what strategic adjustments should businesses consider?
Canada International
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MLT Aikins LLP
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Le Canada impose des contre-mesures tarifaires de 27,6 G$ CA sur les importations américaines à compter du 8 septembre 2026
Le Canada annonce des contre-mesures tarifaires de 27,6 G$ CA sur plus de 600 catégories de produits américains en réponse aux tarifs imposés par les États-Unis. Ces mesures toucheront l'acier, l'aluminium, les produits laitiers, l'électronique et plusieurs autres secteurs, avec des taux variant de 15 % à 50 % selon les produits.
Canada International
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Elbows Back Up: U.S. Section 338 Tariffs, Canada’s Retaliatory Surtaxes And The Current Tariff Landscape
As Canada and the United States escalate their trade dispute with new retaliatory tariffs, businesses face mounting compliance challenges across multiple sectors. This analysis examines the comprehensive tariff landscape affecting bilateral trade, including Canada's September 8, 2026 surtaxes on U.S. imports and the corresponding American section 338 tariffs, detailing rates, exemptions, and the legal frameworks governing these measures.
Canada International
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs On Canadian Products, Effective August 19, 2026
President Trump has signed three Presidential Proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on Canadian products across motor vehicles, dairy, and alcoholic beverages sectors, effective August 19, 2026. Unlike previous measures, these tariffs will apply even to goods qualifying for preferential treatment under CUSMA, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The proclamations cite Canadian policies as discriminatory, though the tariffs extend far beyond the targeted sectors to include
Worldwide International
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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The 50% Tariff Warning: What Canadian Businesses Need To Know
President Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian exports, targeting motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products. With implementation scheduled for August 19, 2026, Canadian businesses face a critical 30-day window to reassess supply chains, renegotiate contracts, and explore tariff minimization strategies. How will this century-old trade weapon reshape North America's most integrated supply chain?
Canada International
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Trump Administration To Impose New 50% Section 338 Tariffs On Canadian Autos, Alcohol And Dairy
President Trump has invoked a rarely used 1930 tariff statute to impose sweeping 50% duties on over 550 categories of Canadian goods, targeting sectors from motor vehicles and dairy to alcoholic beverages, cement, and consumer products. The tariffs take effect August 19, 2026, and apply regardless of CUSMA/USMCA preferential origin status, marking an unprecedented escalation in U.S.-Canada trade relations. Will this aggressive use of Section 338 authority withstand legal challenges, and how should Canadian
Canada International
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Competition Bureau's New Grocery Focus: Is Your Business On The Menu?
Canada's Competition Bureau has announced a comprehensive examination of the country's food supply chain, from production to retail pricing practices. The review will scrutinize pricing algorithms, loyalty programs, shrinkflation, and distribution arrangements, with input sought from stakeholders by July 2026. Businesses operating in the food ecosystem should prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny and ensure their commercial practices align with competition law requirements.
Canada Anti-trust
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Gowling WLG
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Competition Policy At A Crossroads: Aligning Enforcement With Canada’s Productivity Imperative
Major economies including the EU, UK, and US are recalibrating competition policy to prioritize productivity growth, investment attraction, and national competitiveness. As Canada's federal government emphasizes similar economic objectives, questions arise about whether the Competition Bureau's enforcement approach should evolve to align with these shifting priorities and support Canadian businesses in achieving scale efficiencies.
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Le Canada Lance Une Enquête De Sauvegarde Sur Les Importations De Certains Produits Du Bois
Le Canada ouvre une enquête de sauvegarde sur les importations mondiales de produits du bois, incluant armoires, planchers et meubles en bois d'ingénierie. Cette enquête fait suite aux préoccupations de l'industrie concernant l'augmentation des importations à bas prix et pourrait mener à l'imposition de surtaxes ou de contingents d'importation d'ici janvier 2027.
Canada International
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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