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Consultation on the Elimination of Tariffs on imported Food Ingredients used in Agri-Food Processing
As announced in the Federal Budget 2016, the Department of Finance has launched public consultations on eliminating tariffs… Read more
California Senate proposal an incentive for green equipment
California ports hope to become among the greenest in the world. A state Senate committee recently proposed a… Read more
WTO Tariff reduction on Information Technology products set for July 2016
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) has expanded its details on the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) which is set… Read more
Obama’s UK trade ‘threats’ highlight limited post-EU options
President Barack Obama's decision to wade into the debate over whether the U.K. should remain in the European… Read more
Time is running out for TTIP
Time is running out for the U.S. and European Union to complete a trade pact, according to President… Read more
Certain Excise Tax measures announced in the Federal Budget 2016
The Department of Finance has issued the Notice of Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of… Read more
What can TPP do for California?
A former member of the California State Assembly believes that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be a… Read more
Government of Canada announces new Niagara Foreign Trade Zone Point
The Government of Canada has recently announced the designation of the Niagara Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point, serving… Read more
Phytosanitary import permit changes due to European grapevine moth (EGM)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises of new regulatory requirements effective April 11, 2016 and July 1, 2016… Read more
Ports need changes to improve performance
In order to thrive in the contemporary trade environment, ports will have to make adjustments.