Canada Tariffs Are in Effect. What’s Next.
Six weeks ago, the worst case for a Canadian import was a 50% duty. As of September 29, the worst case is that some items cannot be imported at all. That is the short version…
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Your Certificate of Conformity Just Got a New Job
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