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Amid global uncertainty and challenges to the rules-based international trading order, it is more important than ever to diversify our external trade - a core strategic objective of Canada's IPS.
In October 2024, in response to China's non-market policies and practices, Canada imposed a 100% surtax on imports of EVs, and a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum from China.
CPTPP’s role in enhancing and diversifying trade opportunities for Canadian consumers and firms
Recent tariffs by the United States and an increasingly uncertain international trade environment threaten Canada's economic prosperity and increases the need for enhanced export diversification.
There is uncertainty regarding how the United States will approach the upcoming CUSMA review in a context of unjustified tariffs imposed on Canadian and Mexican imports.
The Government announced the successful conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between Canada and Ecuador on February 4, 2025.
CPTPP's role in enhancing and diversifying trade opportunities for Canadian consumers and firms.
Following the conclusion of CEPA negotiations with Indonesia on December 2, 2024, Canada is preparing to sign and bring the agreement into force as soon as possible.
Canada is seeking to conclude Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025.
SWL duties imposed by the U.S. on Canadian softwood lumber products are anticipated to continue to increase. The softwood lumber industry is facing multiple threats of tariff from the U.S.