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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 — …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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. …

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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, …

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CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke to speak on CUSMA renewal at PV-MTL

April 5th, 2026

CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke to speak on CUSMA renewal at PV-MTL

CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke will discuss the status of the renewal of CUSMA/USMCA at PV Montréal The session will be held on April 21, 2026, in the Main Conference Room. Mr. Kirke will highlight how tariffs on "Made in Canada" products threaten apparel manufacturing employment in Canada.  The session is part of PV Montréal, supported by key local, regional, and national authorities, including Tourisme Montréal and Montreal Fashion Week, and created in partnership with mmode. PV Montréal event listing here. …

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ECCC plans information gathering on Nano-silver

March 31st, 2026

ECCC plans information gathering on Nano-silver

CAF recently met with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to discuss the government's planned information gathering related to nanoscale silver — a substance used in antimicrobial treatments in apparel and textile products. The discussion covered ECCC's current and planned work in this area and the potential for a voluntary, industry-led information gathering exercise that CAF could coordinate on behalf of impacted members and others in the industry. CAF indicated its willingness to explore this approach with the membership before …

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