Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

What it means

Amends previous orders addressing drug trafficking across the Canadian border by preserving duty-free treatment for small shipments of goods. This exemption will remain until the Commerce Secretary confirms systems are ready to efficiently collect tariffs on these items.

Expected impact

• Reduces immediate economic friction by allowing small shipments to continue duty-free
• Provides breathing room for businesses and consumers while maintaining focus on drug trafficking concerns
• Creates a transition period until more sophisticated tariff collection systems are implemented
• May temporarily ease concerns from Canadian trading partners about cross-border commerce