Tariffs and Crossing the Border with Horses: Information and Resources

US tariffs came into effect April 2, 2025. MHC is committed to providing members and clubs with information and resources to enable good decision making. If you have information regarding these issues that you would like to share with members, please contact mhc.exec@sportmanitoba.ca

Beginning April 11, 2025, Canadians visiting the United States for 30 days or more must register with the U.S. government prior to the expiration of that 30-day period.

NEWS

Canadian Federation of Agriculture April 4, 2025

Supporting Canadians and Businesses

From  Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society  April 4, 2025

CTHS Applauds Continued Duty-Free Status Under Revised US Tariff Orders

From American Horse Council March 25, 2025:

Tariffs: The Horse Industry’s Journey into the Great Unknown - The American Horse Council

From Manitoba Agriculture March 21, 2025:

We have been advised that both full time USDA port veterinarians at the Pembina ND Port of Entry have tendered resignations, the second one effective April 6, 2025.  There will be a weekly rotation of veterinarians assigned after April 6.  There is an expectation that there will be delays in crossing and/or days where no crossings will be available.  There is already limited crossing at the Dunseith ND Port of Entry.  It is advised that horse owners intent on entering the US with their horses contact the USDA well in advance to determine when it is possible for them to cross.  The email for the Pembina crossing is  VS.Pembina.POE@usda.gov  .  It is further advised that owners look out for potential tariffs and associated rules that may apply on purchases of horses, supplies or feedstuffs moving in either direction.

From Canadian Thoroughbred Racing Society March 18, 2025

From National Thoroughbred Racing Association March 14, 2025

From Bloodhorse March 14, 2025

From Standardbred Canada March 12, 2025

RESOURCES

Equestrian Canada

https://equestrian.ca/news/update-to-ec-members-equestrian-canada-is-aware-both-of-proposed-tariffs-to-equines-entering-the-usa-as-well-as-discussions-taking-place-surrounding-counter-tariffs-from-canada/

LINKS

Canada Border Services: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

Canadian Association of Retired Persons or CARP:

https://www.carp.ca/2025/03/07/new-us-requirements-for-canadian-snowbirds/

CA Tariff Finder:  https://www.tariffinder.ca/en/getStarted

Canada’s Trade with US: https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/campaigns/canada-us-engagement

Horse health certificates and sanitary requirements for exporting: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/horses

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