Official updates

Global Affairs Canada states that Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment following a further charge under the National Security Law and calls for an immediate end to all unjust prosecutions of individuals charged under that law.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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Seven Chinese authorities, including the Ministry of Commerce, jointly issued guiding opinions to improve shipping insurance underwriting capacity and global service levels.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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Finance Canada announces that Finance and National Revenue Minister Champagne and International Trade Minister Sidhu will welcome Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to Vancouver on November 8-9, 2026. The visit will include meetings of the Canada-China Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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The Office of the Prime Minister of Canada announces that Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China from November 11 to 19, 2026, to diversify Canada’s international partnerships, increase trade and attract new investment.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu announced that Canada and China agreed to extend favourable market access under the Preliminary Joint Arrangement for Canadian canola meal, peas, lobsters and crab by two years, until the end of 2028.

Why this rating (4/5): It records an arrangement or agreed outcome between the two governments.

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On November 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its January 6, 2022 order concerning carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China. The review will assess whether expiry would likely lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to Canada's domestic industry. The notice does not decide the review's final outcome.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a review of an existing measure. The final outcome of the review is not decided in this notice.

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s media advisory states that Minister Heath MacDonald is currently in China to advance Canadian agricultural trade interests and discuss shared agricultural priorities with Chinese government and industry leaders. His itinerary includes meetings in Beijing and participation in China International Import Expo events in Shanghai.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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Global Affairs Canada announced that International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will visit China from November 3 to 6, 2026. He will co-lead the Joint Economic and Trade Commission meeting in Beijing with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and meet government officials, investors and businesses in Shanghai, including at the China International Import Expo.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found, at the preliminary injury inquiry stage, a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing of certain truck and bus tires from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by November 30, 2026.

Why this rating (4/5): It finds a reasonable indication of injury at the preliminary stage. This is not a final dumping or subsidy determination.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-10-31

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On October 16, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found at the preliminary injury stage that there is a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by November 16, 2026.

Why this rating (4/5): It finds a reasonable indication of injury at the preliminary stage. This is not a final dumping or subsidy determination.

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On October 7, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued its oil country tubular goods order for Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam, excluding exports from South Korea by Hyundai Steel Company and from Türkiye by Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. It rescinded the order for Ukraine. The Canada Border Services Agency will continue anti-dumping duties within the retained scope and cease imposing them on Ukrainian goods.

Why this rating (5/5): It continues an existing trade remedy order, keeping the stated duties in place.

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On October 1, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its December 24, 2021 finding concerning certain small power transformers from Chinese Taipei and Korea. The review will assess whether expiry would likely lead to continued or resumed dumping and injury to the domestic industry.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a review of an existing measure. The final outcome of the review is not decided in this notice.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-10-01

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Global Affairs Canada provides biographical notes on Angad Singh Dhillon and Carmen Sorger.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-25

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On September 22, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concluded inquiry NQ-2026-002, finding that the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China have not caused injury to the domestic industry, but are threatening to cause injury. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant was Moly-Cop Canada of Kamloops, British Columbia. The Tribunal will issue the reasons for its finding on October 7, 2026.

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Inquiry number

NQ-2026-002

Date of the Tribunal's finding

September 22, 2026

Date reasons for the finding will be issued

October 7, 2026

Why this rating (5/5): It reports the final injury finding and the stated consequences for collection of trade remedy duties. Stated in the document: Inquiry number: NQ-2026-002; Date of the Tribunal's finding: September 22, 2026; Date reasons for the finding will be issued: October 7, 2026.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-23

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China's Ministry of Commerce and four other departments (public security, emergency management, customs, drug administration) issued Announcement No. 40 of 2026 on 22 September 2026, adding two varieties to Part One of Annex 1 of the Catalogue for Export of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries (Regions). From the date of publication, exporting Part One chemicals to the United States, Mexico or Canada, or Part Two chemicals to Myanmar, Laos or Afghanistan, requires a licence; exports to other countries (regions) need no licence.

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Chemical varieties newly added

2个品种

Announcement number

商务部公告2026年第40号

Date of issuance

2026年09月22日

List requiring a licence for US, Mexico and Canada

附件1第一部分

Why this rating (5/5): It sets, changes or removes a duty, quota, ban or permit rule, so costs or obligations change. Stated in the document: Chemical varieties newly added: 2个品种; Announcement number: 商务部公告2026年第40号; Date of issuance: 2026年09月22日; List requiring a licence for US, Mexico and Canada: 附件1第一部分.

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal terminated the expiry review and rescinded its March 25, 2021 order concerning dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. The release states that the Canada Border Services Agency will therefore not continue imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods.

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Expiry review case number

RR-2020-001

Why this rating (4/5): It ends an investigation or a measure, so the related duty or risk stops applying. Stated in the document: Expiry review case number: RR-2020-001.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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Global Affairs Canada says Canada has deployed two RCMP Disaster Victim Identification experts to Kathmandu, Nepal, to help international partners identify victims of flash floods along the Nepal-China border in accordance with Interpol DVI standards.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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On September 3, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry into certain steel racks originating in or exported from China, following preliminary dumping and subsidy determinations by the Canada Border Services Agency. The Tribunal will determine on December 31, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten injury to the domestic industry.

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Inquiry number

NQ-2026-005

Scheduled injury determination date

December 31, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate. Stated in the document: Inquiry number: NQ-2026-005; Scheduled injury determination date: December 31, 2026.

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The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on August 31, 2026, into alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck and bus tires from China.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a trade remedy or trade barrier investigation. No duty changes yet, but the products named are now at risk.

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Global Affairs Canada's media advisory announces an online technical briefing scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET. Officials from Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are to discuss Canada's emergency and consular response to flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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Global Affairs Canada confirms that one previously missing Canadian citizen has been located and is safe. The whereabouts and well-being of approximately 29 Canadians and permanent residents in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region remain unconfirmed. Authorities in Nepal and China confirm that search operations remain active.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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Global Affairs Canada states that Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding to support relief efforts in Nepal following severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China border.

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Humanitarian assistance funding for Nepal

$5 million

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules. Stated in the document: Humanitarian assistance funding for Nepal: $5 million.

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On September 1, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal opened a preliminary injury inquiry into alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain truck and bus tires from China. On October 30, 2026, it will determine whether there is a reasonable indication of injury, retardation or threat of injury.

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Tribunal preliminary injury decision date

October 30, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate. Stated in the document: Tribunal preliminary injury decision date: October 30, 2026.

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Global Affairs Canada reports that approximately 30 Canadians and permanent residents in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region have yet to have their whereabouts and well-being confirmed following severe flash flooding. Its priority is to locate those unaccounted for and confirm their safety.

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Canadians and permanent residents yet to be accounted for

approximately 30

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules. Stated in the document: Canadians and permanent residents yet to be accounted for: approximately 30.

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On August 31, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its September 2, 2021 finding concerning certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam. The CBSA will determine by January 28, 2027 whether dumping or subsidizing is likely to continue or resume if the finding expires. If affirmative, the Tribunal will determine by July 7, 2027 whether injury is likely. The notice does not decide the review’s final outcome.

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Expiry review initiation date

August 31, 2026

Original finding date

September 2, 2021

CBSA determination deadline

January 28, 2027

Tribunal injury determination deadline if CBSA determination is affirmative

July 7, 2027

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a review of an existing measure. The final outcome of the review is not decided in this notice. Stated in the document: Expiry review initiation date: August 31, 2026; Original finding date: September 2, 2021; CBSA determination deadline: January 28, 2027; Tribunal injury determination deadline if CBSA determination is affirmative: July 7, 2027.

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Global Affairs Canada announces the rules and procedures for importing electric vehicles from the People's Republic of China under a quota administered pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act.

Why this rating (3/5): It explains how to comply: permits, certificates, registration or customs procedure.

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On August 28, 2026, Global Affairs Canada announced $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding for emergency relief efforts in Nepal following severe flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border.

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Announced humanitarian assistance for Nepal

$5 million

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules. Stated in the document: Announced humanitarian assistance for Nepal: $5 million.

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Global Affairs Canada's media advisory announces a virtual news conference scheduled for August 28, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Secretary of State (International Development) Randeep Sarai providing an update on Canada's response to flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border.

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Scheduled news conference date

August 28, 2026

Scheduled news conference time

12:30 PM ET

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules. Stated in the document: Scheduled news conference date: August 28, 2026; Scheduled news conference time: 12:30 PM ET.

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Global Affairs Canada reports that approximately 30 Canadians and permanent residents in Nepal and the Tibet region have yet to have their whereabouts and well-being confirmed. Consular officials are urgently seeking to contact them and confirm their safety. Canada is deploying five consular officials to Kathmandu to support Canadians and coordinate with local officials and partners.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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Global Affairs Canada reports that Canadians have been affected by floods in Nepal. Consular officials are monitoring the situation with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance. The department is also in contact with humanitarian partners and ready to contribute as needed.

Why this rating (1/5): It concerns consular, humanitarian or other matters with no effect on trade rules.

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Following preliminary dumping and subsidy determinations by the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry into decorative and other non-structural plywood originating in or exported from China. It will determine whether dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten injury to the domestic industry.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate.

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The Canada Border Services Agency announces the initiation of investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China.

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Date of investigation initiation

August 17, 2026

Deadline for CITT preliminary injury inquiry decision

October 16, 2026

Deadline for CBSA preliminary dumping and subsidy decisions

November 16, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a trade remedy or trade barrier investigation. No duty changes yet, but the products named are now at risk. Stated in the document: Date of investigation initiation: August 17, 2026; Deadline for CITT preliminary injury inquiry decision: October 16, 2026; Deadline for CBSA preliminary dumping and subsidy decisions: November 16, 2026.

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry following a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership (Genpak) alleging injury from the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate.

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On August 14, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued its existing order concerning dumped and subsidized oil country tubular goods from China, finding that its expiry would likely result in injury. The Canada Border Services Agency will continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods.

Why this rating (5/5): It continues an existing trade remedy order, keeping the stated duties in place.

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China’s Ministry of Commerce has extended the anti-dumping investigation into imports of pea starch originating in Canada to February 12, 2027, citing the complexity of the case. The investigation began on August 12, 2025.

Why this rating (3/5): It extends the timetable of an existing investigation or review. Duties and obligations stay as they are for now.

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On July 30, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry into certain unarmoured building cables originating in or exported from China, following preliminary dumping and subsidy determinations by the Canada Border Services Agency. The Tribunal will determine on November 26, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten injury to the domestic industry.

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Inquiry number

NQ-2026-003

Scheduled injury determination date

November 26, 2026

Inquiry initiation date

July 30, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate. Stated in the document: Inquiry number: NQ-2026-003; Scheduled injury determination date: November 26, 2026; Inquiry initiation date: July 30, 2026.

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The Department of Finance Canada announced loan support for Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility to strengthen near-term operations, including rebuilding log inventory, and protect jobs amid trade-related uncertainty.

Why this rating (2/5): It gives economic or policy context but changes no rule for Canada-China trade.

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On July 3, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that dumping of certain truck bodies originating in or exported from China had caused injury to the domestic industry. The release said reasons for the finding would be issued on July 17, 2026.

Why this rating (5/5): It reports the final injury finding and the stated consequences for collection of trade remedy duties.

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China’s Ministry of Commerce preliminarily finds dumping of Canadian-origin pea starch, material injury to China’s pea starch industry and a causal link. From July 1, 2026, importers must provide deposits to China Customs at a rate of 73.5% for all Canadian companies as a provisional anti-dumping measure. The scope covers unmodified pea starch under tariff line 11081900; other products under that line are excluded.

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Deposit rate for all Canadian companies

73.5 ％

Tariff line containing the covered product

11081900

Why this rating (4/5): It is a preliminary determination in a trade remedy case. Provisional measures such as deposits can apply from the stated date; the final result is still to come. Stated in the document: Deposit rate for all Canadian companies: 73.5 ％; Tariff line containing the covered product: 11081900.

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On June 26, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China caused injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will therefore collect anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Reasons for the finding are to be issued on July 13, 2026.

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Injury finding date

June 26, 2026

Scheduled release of reasons

July 13, 2026

Why this rating (5/5): It reports the final injury finding and the stated consequences for collection of trade remedy duties. Stated in the document: Injury finding date: June 26, 2026; Scheduled release of reasons: July 13, 2026.

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On June 18, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found at the preliminary injury stage that there was a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks from China had caused injury to the domestic industry. The CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by July 17, 2026.

Why this rating (4/5): It finds a reasonable indication of injury at the preliminary stage. This is not a final dumping or subsidy determination.

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In its preliminary injury inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood from China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

Why this rating (4/5): It finds a reasonable indication of injury at the preliminary stage. This is not a final dumping or subsidy determination.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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On June 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued its October 14, 2020 order after an expiry review found that expiry was likely to injure the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will continue imposing anti-dumping duties on concrete reinforcing bar from China, Korea and Türkiye and countervailing duties on such products from China.

Why this rating (5/5): It continues an existing trade remedy order, keeping the stated duties in place.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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On May 26, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry into forged grinding media originating in or exported from China, following preliminary dumping and subsidy determinations by the Canada Border Services Agency. The Tribunal will determine on September 22, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten injury to the domestic industry.

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Inquiry number

NQ-2026-002

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate. Stated in the document: Inquiry number: NQ-2026-002.

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined in its preliminary injury inquiry that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China have caused injury to the domestic industry.

Why this rating (4/5): It finds a reasonable indication of injury at the preliminary stage. This is not a final dumping or subsidy determination.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on April 20, 2026 into alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from China. The CITT will issue its preliminary injury inquiry decision by June 19, 2026, and the CBSA will make preliminary dumping and subsidy decisions by July 20, 2026.

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Initiation date

April 20, 2026

CITT preliminary injury decision deadline

June 19, 2026

CBSA preliminary decisions deadline

July 20, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a trade remedy or trade barrier investigation. No duty changes yet, but the products named are now at risk. Stated in the document: Initiation date: April 20, 2026; CITT preliminary injury decision deadline: June 19, 2026; CBSA preliminary decisions deadline: July 20, 2026.

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On April 21, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-002) into complaints alleging injury from dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks from China. The notice schedules a decision on whether there is a reasonable indication of injury for June 18, 2026; it does not announce a final injury finding or set a duty rate.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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On April 10, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into decorative and other non-structural plywood from China. The CITT will conduct a preliminary injury inquiry, with a decision due by June 9, 2026; the CBSA's preliminary decision on dumping and subsidizing is due by July 9, 2026.

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Initiation date

April 10, 2026

CITT preliminary injury decision deadline

June 9, 2026

CBSA preliminary dumping and subsidy decision deadline

July 9, 2026

Why this rating (4/5): It opens a trade remedy or trade barrier investigation. No duty changes yet, but the products named are now at risk. Stated in the document: Initiation date: April 10, 2026; CITT preliminary injury decision deadline: June 9, 2026; CBSA preliminary dumping and subsidy decision deadline: July 9, 2026.

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On April 13, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint alleging injury from the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood from China. The notice does not itself make a final injury finding or set a duty rate.

Why this rating (4/5): It opens an injury inquiry. The notice does not itself give the final injury finding or set a duty rate.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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The Canada Border Services Agency explains the China Surtax Remission Order (2024), which relieves surtaxes paid or payable under the China Surtax Order (2024) for eligible goods listed in its Schedule 1 or 2, under the conditions set out in the notice.

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Schedule 1 goods: eligible import period ends

December 31, 2026

Order in effect from

January 31, 2025

Why this rating (3/5): It explains how to comply: permits, certificates, registration or customs procedure. Stated in the document: Schedule 1 goods: eligible import period ends: December 31, 2026; Order in effect from: January 31, 2025.

Reviewed by AI against the source, 2026-09-18

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