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Canadian Apparel Federation: Trade Bulletin - US Tariffs

August 19th, 2026

Canadian Apparel Federation | Trade Compliance Bulletin | August 19, 2026 Section 338 Tariffs Update: Temporary Suspension | August 19, 2026 The U.S. has temporarily suspended implementation of the Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods, including apparel and textiles. The US has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on a range of apparel goods totalling approximately over $300 million USD in exports. On August 18, the U.S. postponed the tariffs' effective date from August 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET, …

Rethinking the Rules for Children's Sleepwear: Health Canada Reviews Regulations

August 4th, 2026

Rethinking the Rules for Children's Sleepwear: Health Canada Reviews Regulations

Children's sleepwear is one of Canada's most tightly regulated apparel categories, with rules designed to reduce the risk of serious burn injuries. Health Canada has opened a pre-consultation on a Notice of Intent to amend the Children's Sleepwear Regulations, and the outcome could change how products from footed sleepers to sleep sacks to loungewear are designed, tested, and labelled. Key issues include: 1. Clearer product scope. Wearable swaddles, sleep sacks (sleep bags), and everyday loungewear now fill retail space that …

- Category: product standards / regulations

TRADE & TARIFF ALERT - July 21, 2026

July 21st, 2026

TRADE & TARIFF ALERT - July 21, 2026

TRADE & TARIFF ALERT U.S. Set to impose 50% Tariff on Canadian Apparel and Textiles, among other products — Effective August 19, 2026 New Section 338 duties capture clothing and textile goods, with no exemption for CUSMA-compliant products. Canadian apparel and textiles are now directly in scope of proposed U.S. tariffs. Under a proclamation signed by the President on July 20, 2026, the United States intends to apply an additional 50% duty to a broad range of Canadian-origin goods — …

- Category: trade, customs and sourcing
- Subcategory: us tariffs

Canada's Defence Concierge Service: An Opportunity for Apparel and Textile Firms

June 10th, 2026

Canada's Defence Concierge Service: An Opportunity for Apparel and Textile Firms

As part of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a new defence concierge service to help businesses navigate government programs, services, and opportunities related to national rearmament and reinvestment in the Canadian Armed Forces. The service offers a single-window approach connecting firms active in one of Canada's ten sovereign capability areas with the right government resources. For apparel and textile companies, the most relevant category is Personnel Protection — covering the equipment and materials …

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise

June 4th, 2026

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise CAF produces a range of online and in-person events throughout the year, providing opportunities to reach apparel industry managers across the country. If your work focuses on sustainability, traceability, sourcing, supply chain, brand protection, or product safety — and you have practical experience to share — we want to hear from you. We are currently putting together our roster for Q3 and Q4, 2026. Sessions are educational in format: real-world case studies, actionable …

- Category: membership services

Webinar: Guide to E-Commerce in the UAE

May 25th, 2026

Webinar: Guide to E-Commerce in the UAE

The Consulate General of Canada in Dubai is hosting two identical sessions to help Canadian apparel and consumer products companies explore e-commerce opportunities in the United Arab Emirates. Presented in partnership with CRIF Gulf (Dun & Bradstreet), this webinar launches the report An Introduction to E-Commerce in the United Arab Emirates. The session will cover the UAE e-commerce market landscape, consumer purchasing behaviour, major e-commerce platforms, and market entry strategies for Canadian firms. Session Details June 10, 2026 | 11:00 …

- Category: membership services

Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China — September 6 - 9, 2026

May 19th, 2026

Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China — September 6 - 9, 2026

The Government of Canada is organizing a Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China, scheduled for September 6 - 9, 2026. The mission will connect Canadian fashion brands and circular economy enablers with Chinese sustainable fashion stakeholders, including e-commerce platforms, brand management companies, showroom buyers, and investors. The agenda is currently being developed. Confirmed programming includes a market briefing at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, company site visits, and a Canadian showcase at China Fashion Week on September 10. …

- Category: membership services

Creative Export Canada: 2026–27 Funding Now Open

May 11th, 2026

Creative Export Canada: 2026–27 Funding Now Open

The Government of Canada has renewed the Creative Export Strategy and opened the 2026–27 intake of the Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program. The program supports eligible Canadian creative industries organizations in developing export markets. Fashion design is an eligible sector under the program. Three Canadian fashion companies received funding in the most recent cohort (2025–26). Information Webinars Canadian Heritage is hosting application guidance webinars: English: May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET — Register here French: May …

- Category: membership services

CAF and EURATEX Sign Cooperation Statement

May 11th, 2026

CAF and EURATEX Sign Cooperation Statement

At Première Vision Montréal on April 22, 2026, the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and EURATEX — the European Apparel and Textile Confederation — signed a joint policy statement committing to deeper transatlantic cooperation on trade, sustainability, and innovation. The statement was adopted by EURATEX President Mario Jorge Machado and CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke. Background: CETA's Untapped Potential CETA has significantly deepened economic ties between Canada and the European Union, providing duty-free access for virtually all textile and clothing products. …

- Category: membership services

G7 Trade Ministers Address De Minimis and E-Commerce Parcel Trade

May 8th, 2026

G7 Trade Ministers Address De Minimis and E-Commerce Parcel Trade

G7 Trade Ministers met in Paris on May 5–6, 2026, to discuss pressures on global trade, supply chain resilience, and fair competition. Their joint communiqué covered a wide range of issues, including low-value e-commerce shipments. Sections 13 and 14 of the communiqué address the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce in small parcels — the policy area that encompasses de minimis thresholds. Ministers noted the rapid growth of cross-border trade in small parcels through e-commerce and the increasing challenges it raises, …

- Category: trade, customs and sourcing

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Canadian Apparel Federation: Trade Bulletin - US Tariffs

Rethinking the Rules for Children's Sleepwear: Health Canada Reviews Regulations

TRADE & TARIFF ALERT - July 21, 2026

Canada's Defence Concierge Service: An Opportunity for Apparel and Textile Firms

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise

Webinar: Guide to E-Commerce in the UAE

Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China — September 6 - 9, 2026

Creative Export Canada: 2026–27 Funding Now Open

CAF and EURATEX Sign Cooperation Statement

G7 Trade Ministers Address De Minimis and E-Commerce Parcel Trade

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