$909B Reasons to Reopen Your Canadian Shipping Strategy
In 2024, the U.S.–Canada trade corridor topped US $909 billion, spanning goods and services. With that scale, Canada’s move to lift retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods reduces cost for shippers and fuels momentum across one of the world’s most vital trade arteries.
Starting September 1, 2025, Canada has removed all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This change is a direct result of new policy updates announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and it’s good news for U.S. businesses shipping to Canada.
What’s Changing?
- All USMCA-compliant (CUSMA) U.S. goods will enter Canada surtax-free beginning September 1.
- Tariffs will still apply to steel, aluminum, and autos, pending further trade discussions.
What This Means for You
With Canada removing tariffs on CUSMA-compliant goods, you’re now shipping into one of your top markets with fewer cost bumps. That makes this a smart time to:
- Use DDP services like GlobalPost Plus or Go to bake duties into the shipper’s cost and improve satisfaction.
- Skip paperwork headaches using GlobalPost’s free HS code tool.
- Leverage seamless integrations to ShipStation to scale quickly across platforms you already use.
- Track every shipment with industry-leading tracking tools.
What You Should Do
- Review your HS codes and documentation to ensure your shipments are CUSMA-compliant.
- If you paused or scaled back Canadian shipments due to tariffs, now is the time to revisit your cross-border strategy.
- Use GlobalPost’s international shipping tools to streamline customs and compliance.
- Consider GlobalPost’s services and programs to reignite your Canada shipping strategy.
Canada’s removal of retaliatory tariffs creates a rare opening for seamless shipping into our largest northern neighbor. Use GlobalPost Plus or Go to prepay duties, skip customs confusion, and ship with confidence.
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