Canadian Government Notices as of July 9
The government of Canada recently issued the following trade-related notices as of July 9 (some may also be given separate headlines):
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- International merchandise trade for May 2018. Statistics Canada reports that Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world totaled $2.8 billion in May, widening from a $1.9 billion deficit in April. Imports were up 1.7%, mainly on higher imports of aircraft, while exports declined 0.1%.
- CBSA statement of reasons for certain 54-inch gypsum board. The Canada Border Services Agency on July 6 issued a statement of reasons with respect to the alleged dumping of certain 54-inch gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
- CBSA statement of reasons for certain seamless casing. The Canada Border Services Agency on July 6 issued a statement of reasons concerning an expiry review determination with respect to certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China that will likely result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing for these goods.
- NAFTA textile/apparel TPL utilization. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade updated the 2018 NAFTA textile and apparel tariff preference level utilization rate for imports and exports.
- Product Recalls: Buy Buy Baby recalls Ellen Degeneres pink striped coveralls with cap manufactured in China, for choking hazard; Peg Perego Canada Inc. recalls various book strollers manufactured in Italy, for substandard latching systems.