Worldwide: International Law

The 2026 joint review of CUSMA presents critical implications for North American employers who depend on cross-border talent mobility. While the agreement will not automatically expire, potential renegotiations could significantly impact workforce planning and the temporary-entry provisions that facilitate efficient movement of professionals between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a scope ruling determining whether National Nail's concealed deck screws fall within the definition of goods subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties on carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei. This ruling examines the physical characteristics, usage, and packaging of the screws to assess their classification under the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's (CITT) order.

On June 2, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released findings from investigations under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 targeting forced labour in global supply chains. Canada was among 60 jurisdictions subject to that investigation