International Trade/WTO

From export controls and customs compliance to international trade litigation and government relations, Gowling WLG’s International Trade Group takes the time to understand the unique challenges faced by each client, and creates customized solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.

Representing leading Canadian and foreign manufacturers, importers, exporters, industry associations and governments, our team delivers effective, practical solutions to a wide range of international trade issues, including:

• Anti-dumping and countervail inquiries
• Customs classification
• Valuation and AMPS penalties
• Import and export controls
• Strategic use of trade and investment agreements, including WTO and USMCA

With particular expertise in trade-related intellectual property matters and issues related to the importation of food and natural health products, Gowling WLG is the right choice for complex international trade support.

As a client, you can be confident in our litigation track record of successfully representing clients before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Federal Court of Appeal and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panels.

With a practice that includes members who directly assisted in the negotiation and implementation of the NAFTA and the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, you can rely on us to deliver unique, effective solutions to your trade concerns.