Canadian Government Notices as of March 14
The government of Canada recently issued the following trade-related notices as of March 14 (some may also be given separate headlines):
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- SMEs account for most imports and exports in 2016. Statistics Canada reports that 148,886 Canadian enterprises imported $497.2 billion worth of goods in 2016. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) accounted for 98.6% of all importing enterprises, but for less than half (46.7%) of total import values. The number of Canadian enterprises exporting goods was 43,255 in 2016. Similar to importers, SMEs accounted for 97.4% of all exporters in the country, while they were responsible for 40.8% of all export sales.
- Statement on U.S. antidumping duties on uncoated groundwood paper. Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland issued a statement March 13 after the U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary determination in an antidumping investigation on imports of Canadian uncoated groundwood paper, expressing disappointment. “Any duties will have a direct and negative impact on U.S. newspapers, especially those in small cities and towns, and result in job losses in the American printing sector,” she said, adding that Canada will protect its forest industry and assist it in developing new international markets and help it "enhance existing trade relationships."
- Product Recalls: MAXX Spas Industries Corp. recalls Self-Contained Portable Spas with Delta UV generators manufactured in the United States, for fire hazard.