Traveling to and from the US with Regard to the Search of Citizens and Noncitizens Electronic Devices
Any electronic device in your possession when you enter or exit the United States may be inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. This includes, but is not limited to, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, external hard drives, USB drives, and cameras.
Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on Over 60 Countries
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced baseline tariffs starting with 10% for all countries beginning on April 5, 2025, adding higher reciprocal tariffs of up to 50% beginning on April 9, 2025 on specific countries with which the United States has the largest trade deficits or that impose non-tariff barriers on U.S. goods.
Another Update: Section 232 Countermeasures and Retaliation
Since the publication of the announcement regarding the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum tariffs sent out yesterday, additional details regarding the countermeasures to be imposed by the European Union have been released, which will become effective in two phases: (1) on April 1, 2025 relating to the original countermeasures/retaliation imposed during the initial Section 232 tariffs and that have been suspended, followed by (2) additional countermeasures/retaliation to enter into force likely in mid-April.
UPDATED IMPLEMENTED Section 232 Tariffs Steel and Aluminum Articles and Derivatives
The Section 232 steel and aluminum 25% ad valorem tariffs are now in effect against all steel and aluminum articles and all listed derivatives, including many automotive, construction and consumer products. Aluminum articles and derivatives from Russia are subject to 200% tariffs.
The United States Delays Implementation of IEEPA Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico for USMCA Qualifying Goods Until April 2, 2025
United States President Donald Trump issued two executive orders (“EOs”) on March 6, 2025 delaying for thirty (30) days the 25% tariffs imposed against products of Canada or Mexico (10% tariffs for energy products of Canada) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”).
IEEPA Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico to Enter in Force March 4, 2025
CUSBA wants to keep you informed on fast-moving developments. CUSBA’s newest Board Member, Dan Ujczo of Thompson Hine, has provided an update. More details are shared below. IEEPA Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico to Enter in Force March 4, 2025; IEEPA Tariffs Against China to Increase to 20% (and may be retroactive to February 4); […]
The Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA) Announces a New President
Detroit, April 1, 2023 – The Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA) is pleased to announce the confirmation of Laurie Tannous as its new President. CUSBA is a non-partisan, issues-oriented business association based in the Detroit-Windsor area and is focused on issues affecting Canada and the United States. Ms. Tannous has been a CUSBA board member […]
Canadian, US Business Associations Call for Immediate Action to Open Ambassador Bridge
(OTTAWA) – February 8, 2022 – The below listed business associations issued the following statement regarding the closing of the Ambassador Bridge today amid protesting blockades. “Business associations on both sides of the border are calling for a swift and immediate clearing of the Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge blockade and a timely re-opening of the bridge. […]
Joint Statement from Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC), Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC), and Canada-U.S. Business Association (CUSBA)
It has been a challenging 16 months since the U.S.-Canada border was closed to non-essential travel, creating uncertainty and frustration on both sides. Travel restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the virus are estimated to have cost Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) $27.9 billion to $37.1 billion and the loss of 400,000 to 500,000 jobs […]
‘Like 9/11 All Over Again’: Canadians Grow Fearful of Crossing the Border
TORONTO — From Windsor, Ontario, it’s just a 10-minute drive over the Ambassador Bridge or through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to downtown Detroit. People cross all the time to work, shop, visit a gallery, go to a show or a game. Taxis regularly make the trip, and there’s even a Windsor city bus route through the […]
