Plain meaning
The Canadian statute governing anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations and measures.
Also called
SIMA
Key points
- CBSA investigates dumping and subsidizing under the Act.
- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determines whether dumped or subsidized goods cause injury or threaten injury.
- The Act can lead to provisional duties, final duties, re-investigations, reviews, and expiry proceedings.
- SIMA duties can significantly affect import costs and supply-chain decisions.
Why it comes up
SIMA is central to trade-remedy articles involving dumping, subsidies, injury findings, normal values, and special duties.