North America News

IRS Clarifies Tax Treaty References To NAFTA

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Thursday, May 28, 2020

On May 19, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued an Announcement which clarifies the interpretation of references in US income tax treaties to the North American Free Trade Agreement once it is replaced by the Agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Read Full Story

US Senate Passes New North American Free Trade Deal

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com Washington

Monday, January 27, 2020

On January 16, 2020, the US Senate voted to approve the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which will replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement. Read Full Story

Canada, Mexico, US Agree Free Trade Deal Amendments

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, December 16, 2019

Canada, Mexico, and the US have signed an agreement on amendments to their proposed new trade pact. Read Full Story

American Firms Concerned By Canadian Digital Tax Plan

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, November 25, 2019

Representatives from US trade and industry associations have voiced concern about a digital services tax proposal floated during the recent Canadian election which they argue will "impose discriminatory requirements on the digital economy." Read Full Story

Mexico Ratifies New North American Free Trade Deal

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Mexico has completed its domestic ratification procedures in respect of the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, with the US and Canada. Read Full Story

Wolters Kluwer Tax Expert Weighs In On Landmark Wayfair Ruling

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, June 29, 2018

The decision by the US Supreme Court to drop the physical presence requirement for states to impose sales tax will have an "incredible impact" on states' tax regimes and revenues, according to Mark Friedlich, Senior Director of Tax and Accounting, North America, Wolters Kluwer. Read Full Story

Canadian Business Confidence Knocked By US Tax Changes

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Bank of Canada has published the findings of its latest business outlook survey, which shows some concern among firms over the impact of US trade and tax policies. Read Full Story

Canada Confirms Challenge To US Lumber Duties

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, has confirmed the country will continue to challenge new duties introduced on Canadian lumber by the United States, which were confirmed on December 7 by the US International Trade Commission. Read Full Story

Canada Takes US Lumber Dispute To WTO

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Canada has formally requested WTO consultations with the US following the latter's decision to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products. Read Full Story

US Releases Updated NAFTA Negotiating Objectives

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, November 24, 2017

The United States is to seek increased market access for its agriculture industry when renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to an update to the country's negotiating objectives from the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Read Full Story

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