International Trade and Customs lawyers Julia Webster (Toronto) and Chandri Navarro (Washington, DC) spoke to The Globe and Mail in the days leading up to the implementation of US tariffs on Canadian goods. On March 4, broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect, with additional tariffs on steel and aluminum set for March 12.
Chandri compares the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs to those implemented by President Trump in 2018. She notes that the same exemptions won’t be provided this time around, and more products will be covered by these tariffs—from medical devices to backyard grills.
As to whether Canada should appeal these tariffs as a violation of the USMCA free trade agreement, Julia explains that isn’t a clear path to relief given the slow pace at which international tribunals move. That said, Canada has a strong case, and a challenge would show “acknowledgement and respect for its international obligations.”
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As the tariff landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Baker McKenzie’s global team of trade and customs lawyers are following these developments closely and are ready to advise clients on how these measures impact their supply chains and to help mitigate their impact. For the latest updates, subscribe to our Import and Trade Remedies Blog.
Chandri compares the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs to those implemented by President Trump in 2018. She notes that the same exemptions won’t be provided this time around, and more products will be covered by these tariffs—from medical devices to backyard grills.
As to whether Canada should appeal these tariffs as a violation of the USMCA free trade agreement, Julia explains that isn’t a clear path to relief given the slow pace at which international tribunals move. That said, Canada has a strong case, and a challenge would show “acknowledgement and respect for its international obligations.”
Subscribers can read the full article here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-trumps-march-madness-of-tariffs-has-a-confusing-changeable-schedule/
As the tariff landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Baker McKenzie’s global team of trade and customs lawyers are following these developments closely and are ready to advise clients on how these measures impact their supply chains and to help mitigate their impact. For the latest updates, subscribe to our Import and Trade Remedies Blog.
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