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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.

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports

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

International trade: navigating the rapidly changing landscape

Global trade dynamics were in a state of flux in 2025, driven primarily by the constant shifts in U.S. tariffs.

U.S. court overturns President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs: implications for Canada-U.S. trade

We explain the implications of the recent U.S. Court of International Trade decision overturning many tariffs and what businesses should expect next.

Trump tariffs: Canada mostly avoids U.S. ‘reciprocal’ tariffs…for now

We describe the key details of the executive order, explain how it does and does not affect Canadian goods and discuss what to expect next.

Trump tariffs: executive order imposing ‘automobile’ tariffs slams North American automotive integration into reverse

We discuss the scope of the automotive tariff, how it builds upon measures from President Trump’s first term and what it could mean for the CUSMA.

Steel safeguards…without the safeguards?

We discuss WTO safeguard measures, the recent history of tariffs on steel imports and why Canada will need to proceed cautiously.

Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade

We explain the memo, the practical challenges the new plan is likely to face, how Canada could be affected and its implications for the international...

Trump tariffs: second strike hits steel and aluminum

We discuss the scope of the reimposed tariffs, what businesses need to know and what it could mean for the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Trump tariffs: the U.S. first strike and Canada’s retaliation

We explain how, when and to which goods the U.S. tariffs apply, as well as how Canada is retaliating and which goods are affected.