Trade & Sanctions

Talent Search Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Education, through the Employment and Training Administration, has announced a funding opportunity for the Talent Search Program. This program aims to identify and encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue postsecondary education. Applications are due by May 1, 2026, with funding ranging from $250,000 to $10 million.

Genesis Mission AI R&D Funding Opportunity

The Department of Energy's Office of Science has announced a funding opportunity for the Genesis Mission, seeking applications for AI R&D projects. Awards range from $500,000 to $5,000,000, with applications closing on December 17, 2026.

CBSA Initiates Investigations into Unarmoured Building Cables Dumping

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables originating from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by PTI Cables Inc. Preliminary decisions are expected within 90 days, with potential for provisional duties.

CBSA Preliminary Determinations on Dumping and Subsidizing of Fiber Tableware from China

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing for thermoformed molded fiber tableware originating from China. Provisional duties have been imposed on affected imports.

Preliminary Dumping and Subsidizing Determinations for Truck Bodies

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing for truck bodies originating from China. Provisional duties will be payable on goods released on or after March 6, 2026.

CBSA SIMA Anti-Dumping: Oil Country Tubular Goods Expiry Review Conclusion

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded its expiry review investigation into Oil Country Tubular Goods from China. The CBSA determined that the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing of these goods. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will now determine if this is likely to cause injury to the domestic industry.

Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a Customs Notice regarding the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. This order provides relief from surtaxes for specific goods used in public health, safety, national security, healthcare, and wind towers, aiming to mitigate negative impacts on Canadian companies.

CBSA Seeks Applications for Hamilton Highway Sufferance Warehouse Licence

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking applications for a licence to operate a public highway sufferance warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario. Interested parties must submit applications through the CARM Client Portal within 14 days of the notice publication date.

Canada: Permit Required for Chinese Electric Vehicle Imports

Effective March 1, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will require a shipment-specific import permit from Global Affairs Canada for electric vehicles originating from China. This applies to commercial importations and is subject to quota limits.

CBSA Fees Increase for Inflation and GST/HST Applicability

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is increasing certain fees by 25.3% to account for compounded inflation since April 1, 2019. Additionally, GST/HST will be applied to specific traveler clearance services. These changes take effect on April 1, 2026.