What does Preamble of CANADA Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To exempt goods imported by or for the use of small business concerns from the duties imposed by the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025, by the President,' aims to exempt goods imported for small business concerns from duties. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 5, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CANADA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act, also known as the CANADA Act.

What does EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN GOODS FROM NATIONAL EMERGENCY. of CANADA Act do?

This section provides an exemption from duties imposed by a national emergency. The national emergency was declared on February 1, 2025, by the President via Executive Order 14193, as amended by Executive Orders 14197 and 14226. The exemption applies to goods imported by or for small business concerns. Small business concerns are defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

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CANADA Act

Last updated: 8/5/2025 · Introduced: 8/5/2025

Author: Chris Pappas (D-NH)

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This bill exempts goods imported by or for small business concerns from duties imposed under a national emergency declared on February 1, 2025.
The exemption applies to entities defined as small business concerns under the Small Business Act.
The bill is formally titled the Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act, also known as the CANADA Act.

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