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Stay ahead of the evolving trade landscape so you can plan with more visibility and respond before changes impact your business. --- ## [U.S. Extends Tariff Pause to August 1, Issues Tariff Notices to 14 Countries](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-extends-tariff-pause-to-august-1-issues-tariff-notices-to-14-countries) Published: July 8,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-extends-tariff-pause-to-august-1-issues-tariff-notices-to-14-countries) The 90‑day suspension of additional ad valorem reciprocal tariffs on some countries, which was set to expire July 9, has now been officially extended to give way to bilateral talks. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-extends-tariff-pause-to-august-1-issues-tariff-notices-to-14-countries) ## [Canada Imposes 50% Steel Surtax and TRQ Limits to Certain Steel Imports](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-imposes-50-percent-steel-surtax-and-trq-limits-to-certain-steel-imports) Published: July 4,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/CAD%20Customs-3.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-imposes-50-percent-steel-surtax-and-trq-limits-to-certain-steel-imports) The 50% surtax now applies to imports of flat, long, pipe and tube, semi-finished, and stainless steel products that exceed a certain quota from non-exempt countries. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-imposes-50-percent-steel-surtax-and-trq-limits-to-certain-steel-imports) ## [CBP Issues Guidance for US–UK Economic Prosperity Deal](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbp-issues-guidance-for-us-uk-economic-prosperity-deal) Published: July 4,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbp-issues-guidance-for-us-uk-economic-prosperity-deal) The CBP guidance outlines entry filing procedures, tariff-rate quotas, and relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbp-issues-guidance-for-us-uk-economic-prosperity-deal) ## [U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Halted Over Digital Services Tax](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-canada-trade-talks-halted-over-digital-services-tax) Published: June 28,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-canada-trade-talks-halted-over-digital-services-tax) The announcement came just hours after the U.S. reported progress in trade discussions with China on rare-earth shipments, with a possible deal on the horizon with India. 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