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Our team is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate complex trade laws, customs issues and cross-border regulations.
OVERVIEW

How Osler Can Help

As one of Canada’s leading law firms, we are closely monitoring the evolving trade policies and economic shifts under the new U.S. administration. The changes implemented by the Trump presidency are likely to bring significant implications for businesses operating across borders. We have created this topic hub to help you stay informed.

From supply chain disruptions and tariff modifications to broader trade agreement renegotiations, our team is here to guide your business through this period of uncertainty and opportunity. Our International Trade Group is uniquely positioned to help clients understand and navigate complex trade laws, customs issues and cross-border regulations. We provide tailored advice on matters such as

  • tariffs, duties and import/export controls
  • economic sanctions
  • trade compliance, including controlled goods, customs audits and trade risk assessments
  • trade agreements and negotiations, including USMCA, CETA and CPTPP
  • anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations and related appeals and disputes

Whether your focus is securing supply chains, adjusting to new trade policies or resolving cross-border disputes, we provide pragmatic solutions tailored to your unique needs.

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Jesse Goldman

Partner, Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment

Toronto

Matthew Kronby

Partner, Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment

INSIGHTS

Most Recent Insights

Osler Update February 23, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, but global tariff introduced

The Court rules that all tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful.

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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, but global tariff introduced
Osler Update December 30, 2025

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports – CBSA guidance released

On December 11, 2025, Canada issued steel import restrictions, effective December 26, 2025, with a 25% surtax on many steel derivatives.

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Osler Update December 16, 2025

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports

We recap the new restrictions and their implications for Canadian businesses.

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MEDIA CENTRE

In the Media

  • Media Mentions March 22, 2026

    Is the U.S.-Canada trade war overblown? – Bloomberg

    Stephen Poloz spoke about how tariffs are impacting the Canada-U.S. relationship, business investment and the future of CUSMA.

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  • Media Mentions February 23, 2026

    CUSMA review ‘a big point of uncertainty’ for firms: Stephen Poloz

    Companies are shying away from major investments prior to renewal talks about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

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  • Media Mentions November 10, 2025

    Free-trade zones in the U.S. provide Canadian companies with options for tariff relief –The Globe and Mail

    To manage costs related to American-imposed tariffs, some Canadian companies have turned to federally designated regions in the United States...

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  • Media Mentions October 1, 2025

    As fears for the economy grow, lawyers point to less lender patience for insolvent companies – Lexpert

    With tariff uncertainty and fears for a weakening economy, creditors are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of insolvency proceedings, says...

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