As Canada pushes toward its climate commitments, green logistics is no longer optional—it's essential and a clear signifier of which companies are serious about service and solutions. With freight transportation accounting for nearly 24% of national greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure is on shippers and carriers to adopt cleaner, smarter operations. Federal policies, such as the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), and programs like Natural Resources Canada's Green Freight Program are accelerating this shift.

Canada has tightened steel tariffs and related measures. As of late 2025, Ottawa imposed a 25% global tariff on specified steel derivative products, reduced tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), and confirmed targeted remission end dates for certain U.S.-origin goods. Our job is to classify items correctly, secure permits on time, file entries accurately, and keep your costs predictable. Below is a plain-language summary of the changes, key dates to watch, and how StraitLink Global is handling the work for Canadian importers.

With the U.S.–Canada trade talks recently paused and now signaling a possible restart, uncertainty has returned to the forefront for Canadian importers and exporters—especially those dependent on cross-border freight. While political headlines may feel distant, their effects on cargo movement, tariffs, and cost planning are immediate and tangible.

As 2026 approaches, freight forwarders operating in and out of Canada face a transportation and logistics landscape being re-shaped by global tensions, regional regulations, and accelerating digitalization.

Nearshoring is the shift of production and suppliers closer to end markets. From a Canadian perspective, nearshoring logistics typically involves relocating sourcing and assembly within North America (Canada, U.S., and Mexico) to reduce lead times, mitigate risk, and enhance control. StraitLink Global is a Toronto-based forwarder and licensed Canadian customs broker; we manage Canadian brokerage, U.S. clearances through trusted partners, and end-to-end routing across modes. Learn what nearshoring means, what might happen next, what to expect, and how to prepare with StraitLink on your side.