Trade Alerts

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has initiated a lockout of ILWU Local 514 workers following a strike announcement by the union. This action affects over 700 foremen and…

Effective immediately, the USDA’s APHIS has updated its list of restricted zones in Canada for importing certain avian commodities due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The restricted zones are:…

Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal will commence a second partial strike at 11:00 AM on Thursday, impacting key terminals and a significant portion of the port’s operations. The Montréal…

The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) received a notice from the Port of Montreal regarding an upcoming labor strike. The union representing the port’s longshore workers has issued a 24-hour strike…

On October 9, 2024, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an update regarding import restrictions on avian commodities from Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…

Under the U.S. Bioterrorism Act food facilities which are duly registered with the FDA must renew their registration information every two years, between October 1st and December 31st of each…

Both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Montreal are experiencing disruptions, which have led or will lead to upcoming terminal closures. The Port of Los Angeles is…

Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and the looming threat of ILA port strikes set for October 1, the U.S. supply chain may encounter significant disruptions. On Thursday, September…

On September 13, the Biden-Harris Administration released a Fact Sheet announcing new actions to protect American consumers, workers, and businesses by cracking down on unsafe and unfairly traded de minimis…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized modifications to the tariff actions on China following a four-year statutory review. These changes aim to protect American businesses…