Truck bodies dumping probe extended

Summary#

On January 15, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it is extending the preliminary phase of its investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from the People’s Republic of China. The preliminary stage has been lengthened from the usual 90 days to 135 days, so a preliminary decision will be made on or before March 6, 2026.

What it does#

• Extends the CBSA’s preliminary investigation time limit for the truck-bodies case from 90 days to 135 days.
• Gives the CBSA more time to gather evidence and consider complex or novel issues raised by the case.
• Means the agency will either issue preliminary findings about dumping and/or subsidizing, or end parts of the investigation, by March 6, 2026.

Who's affected#

• Importers and distributors of truck bodies in Canada.
• Companies that manufacture or sell truck bodies in Canada and abroad.
• Exporters of truck bodies from the People’s Republic of China.
• Customs brokers, freight handlers, and others involved in bringing these goods into Canada.
• It is unclear from the notice whether any particular companies or provinces are directly named.

Why it matters#

• A preliminary finding could lead to provisional duties or other trade measures that raise costs for importers and downstream buyers.
• Extending the investigation increases the uncertainty for businesses that import or use these truck bodies until the CBSA makes its preliminary decision.
• If the investigation is terminated for some goods, those items would avoid preliminary trade remedies.