If you are shopping for furniture sourced from the United States, there is an important trade development that now affects your purchase directly. As of September 8, 2026, the Government of Canada has implemented new counter-tariffs on specified U.S.-origin goods. Depending on the product type and its tariff classification, these additional duties can be significant. […]

Canada’s new surtax takes effect December 26—here’s how to navigate it Just before the holidays, Ottawa made a move that will reshape how Canadians shop for furniture. Customs Notice 25-33, released December 24 by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), confirms that a 25% surtax now applies to steel-derivative furniture imported into Canada—from all countries, […]